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VX08 JHV

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,072 mi
Last recorded33,072 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 JHV
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,072 miles

Clutch lever shortened. ball end missing (6.2.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,071 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever shortened. ball end missing (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,573 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Sep 2015 30,567 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,412 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

left hand swtich slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,070 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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VX08 JHV is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX08 JHV, 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 VX08 JHV registered?

VX08 JHV is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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