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FN59 VLA

2009 Yamaha MT-03

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha MT-0310,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VLA
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,333 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 46,333 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,572 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,932 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 13,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 12,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 11,556 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 11,556 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp missing number plate light (1.1.1a)

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 11,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 10,681 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 10,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 9,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 5,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 3,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,602 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 2,602 miles

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

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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FN59 VLA is a 2009 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 2009 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 10,268 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 FN59 VLA, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha MT-03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN59 VLA is a 2009 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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