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MT03 JAP

2009 Yamaha MT-03

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,598 mi
Last recorded33,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha MT-0310,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 JAP
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,278 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive / bearing slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,994 miles

Rear sprocket cush drive worn

Fail 21 Jun 2023 32,994 miles

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

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

Rear sprocket cush drive worn

Pass 5 May 2022 31,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive and bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 29,868 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,420 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,536 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 8,504 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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 JAP is a 2009 Yamaha MT-03 in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 10,268 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 JAP, 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 17 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 MT03 JAP registered?

MT03 JAP is a 2009 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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