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WM08 VJJ

2008 Yamaha MT-03

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,607 mi
Last recorded16,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0310,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 VJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 16,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,287 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 16,273 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 6,684 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 6,684 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 5,391 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 VJJ 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 WM08 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

WM08 VJJ is a 2008 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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