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MT53 YAM

2011 Yamaha MT-03

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,023 mi
Last recorded13,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha MT-037,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 13,023 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 13,023 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 11,220 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 11,208 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling ADJUSTMENT TO LEFT REQUIRED (2.4 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 9,038 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 9,038 miles

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) both rear chain adjusters loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 7,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 5,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 4,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 5,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 3,511 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 2,571 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 2,571 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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MT53 YAM is a 2011 Yamaha MT-03 in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 7,854 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 MT53 YAM, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha MT-03 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT53 YAM is a 2011 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 6 August 2011.

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