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VA08 HPO

2008 Yamaha MT-03

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,222 mi
Last recorded13,222 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 HPO
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 13,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 13,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 13,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,036 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,832 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 12,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 12,152 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 11,492 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

front top engine mount insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,662 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 8,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,674 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,680 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 6,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,237 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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VA08 HPO is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA08 HPO, 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 VA08 HPO registered?

VA08 HPO is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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