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HW58 FKG

2008 Yamaha MT03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,373 mi
Last recorded40,373 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT0310,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 FKG
MakeYamaha
ModelMT03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 40,373 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchion slightly pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forks pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 37,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,906 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,050 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,022 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,020 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch cable excessively frade

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,141 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 12,411 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha MT03?

Based on 1,769 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Drive chain excessively loose 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
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HW58 FKG is a 2008 Yamaha MT03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha MT03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 MT03 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW58 FKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha MT03 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha MT03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW58 FKG registered?

HW58 FKG is a 2008 Yamaha MT03, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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