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KO08 UEF

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,614 mi
Last recorded42,614 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UEF
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,614 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 42,580 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 41,459 miles

Offside Front Brake component slightly loose front break disc mounting bolt ismissing or broken but braking system component is secure and adequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 41,453 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake component slightly loose front break disc mounting bolt ismissing or broken but braking system component is secure and adequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,655 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,406 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 15,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

mini indicators to rear

Fail 9 Jul 2014 14,246 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside silencer clamp not fully tight

Offside riders footrest.Slight play

Rear indicators small and close to machine centre line

Pass 9 Jul 2013 10,969 miles

Handel bar clamps up side down

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 10,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handel bar clamps up side down

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

Pass 25 May 2012 9,430 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha MT-01?

Based on 7,140 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Headlamp aim too low 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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KO08 UEF is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha MT-01 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,737 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-01 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO08 UEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha MT-01 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha MT-01 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KO08 UEF is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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