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LC59 DFZ

2009 Yamaha MT03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,581 mi
Last recorded17,581 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha MT039,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 DFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelMT03
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,581 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Cush Drive bearing slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 17,581 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Cush Drive bearing slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 16,265 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,975 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 8,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 5,938 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 5,589 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front fork dust seals perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in sprocket bearing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear play in sprocket cush drive rubbers

Fail 26 Nov 2020 5,589 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear wires mixed up in accordance to fronts (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front fork dust seals perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in sprocket bearing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear play in sprocket cush drive rubbers

Pass 28 Nov 2019 2,990 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 2,990 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 2,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 1,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 1,261 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 1,261 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 5,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 6,407 miles

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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LC59 DFZ is a 2009 Yamaha MT03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha MT03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 9,577 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 LC59 DFZ, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha MT03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC59 DFZ is a 2009 Yamaha MT03, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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