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WM08 BBZ

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,003 mi
Last recorded32,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 BBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 32,003 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 30,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,436 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 29,431 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,194 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 25,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,664 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 23,629 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 15,712 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,859 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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WM08 BBZ is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03 in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM08 BBZ, 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 WM08 BBZ registered?

WM08 BBZ is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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