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BU06 ERY

2006 Yamaha MT-03

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,799 mi
Last recorded19,799 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha MT-0311,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ERY
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 19,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 19,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 19,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 19,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 19,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 17,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 16,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,220 miles

Rear tyre sidewall perrished.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 13,220 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear tyre sidewall perrished.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 12,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012
Fail 7 Sep 2012

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,823 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,823 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 May 2010 3,697 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha MT-03?

Based on 8,864 MOT tests across 864 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
864
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Drive chain excessively loose 50
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
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BU06 ERY is a 2006 Yamaha MT-03 in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 11,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha MT-03 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 ERY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha MT-03 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha MT-03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU06 ERY is a 2006 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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