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YJ57 LYA

2007 Yamaha MT-03

Orange Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,305 mi
Last recorded39,305 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha MT-0310,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LYA
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-03
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 39,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 39,242 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 39,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 39,029 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 39,029 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,694 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 38,677 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 29,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,064 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 28,064 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,649 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 18,036 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 30 May 2014 18,036 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 13,668 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 11,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,826 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 8,816 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 5,376 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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YJ57 LYA is a 2007 Yamaha MT-03 in Orange with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha MT-03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 10,124 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 YJ57 LYA, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha MT-03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ57 LYA is a 2007 Yamaha MT-03, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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