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PBM 4W

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,419 mi
Last recorded17,419 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBM 4W
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 16,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 16,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 13,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 10,387 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 8,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 5,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 1,980 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 1,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 1,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 6 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 3,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 3,400 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 2,468 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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PBM 4W is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PBM 4W, 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 PBM 4W registered?

PBM 4W is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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