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MT03 FAT

2006 Yamaha MT-03

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,571 mi
Last recorded37,571 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha MT-0311,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 FAT
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 37,551 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 37,146 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 33,588 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 33,588 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,267 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 33,267 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Missing (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 32,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,240 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 32,229 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play rear wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected No damping on front forks (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 12,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front fork dust seals starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 4,402 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 2,695 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,695 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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MT03 FAT is a 2006 Yamaha MT-03 in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 11,260 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 MT03 FAT, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha MT-03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT03 FAT is a 2006 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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