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CP08 GSO

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

3,851 mi
Last recorded3,851 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GSO
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 3,851 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 2,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 1,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 22,993 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 21,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,279 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 19,279 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,085 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 17,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,657 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 12,650 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,998 miles

advise L/H fairing bracket

Pass 24 Aug 2015 8,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 5,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,317 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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CP08 GSO is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP08 GSO, 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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What year was CP08 GSO registered?

CP08 GSO is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is CP08 GSO safe to buy?

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