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GJ08 AVC

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,242 mi
Last recorded45,242 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AVC
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 45,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 43,812 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 43,812 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,555 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 40,555 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 40,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 34,695 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,952 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,899 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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GJ08 AVC 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 84.2%.

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 GJ08 AVC, 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 GJ08 AVC registered?

GJ08 AVC is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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