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VA08 LCZ

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,116 mi
Last recorded29,116 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 LCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 25,247 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 11,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 5,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 5,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 4,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 4,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 4,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 4,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 3,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 3,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 3,708 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 3,662 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 LCZ 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 100%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

VA08 LCZ is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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