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BV08 OYT

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,070 mi
Last recorded40,070 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OYT
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,070 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 36,692 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,089 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

foot rest worn / bent

front forks slightly pitted

handle bars slightly bent

ingnition barel worn

rear drive crush rubbers worn advise replace

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,414 miles

bars slightly bent

front forks slightly pitted

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

bars slightly bent

front forks slightly pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2011 17,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish and crack.

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish and crack.

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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BV08 OYT is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 10,299 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 BV08 OYT, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha MT-03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV08 OYT is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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