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PL08 XKM

2008 Yamaha MT-03

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,228 mi
Last recorded18,228 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XKM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 18,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,040 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 18,040 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 17,551 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 16,574 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 15,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 15,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 15,227 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 10,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 10,208 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 7,449 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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PL08 XKM is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL08 XKM, 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 PL08 XKM registered?

PL08 XKM is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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