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KL08 RSU

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,898 mi
Last recorded17,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RSU
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 17,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 15,908 miles

PLAY IN CUSH DRIVE, NOT EXCESSIVE

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 15,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 13,622 miles

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 13,208 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 13,192 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 12,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight wear on rear sprocket drive rubbers

Pass 17 May 2019 10,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,700 miles

Drive Chain rusty, cush drive has play

Pass 19 May 2017 6,956 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain very dry and has tight spot (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,294 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 3,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 3,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 2,230 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 2,230 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 1,977 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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KL08 RSU is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL08 RSU, 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 KL08 RSU registered?

KL08 RSU is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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