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VK58 MHE

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,201 mi
Last recorded18,201 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 MHE
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 18,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,673 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 10,139 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 6,241 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 3,733 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 3,733 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 7,778 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

sprocket carrier bearing has slight free play.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 1,981 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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VK58 MHE is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK58 MHE, 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 VK58 MHE registered?

VK58 MHE is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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