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M70 YAM

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025
Pass 16 May 2018

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 4,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate secure but temp fixed to rearof machine

Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,670 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 1,670 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 1,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 994 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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M70 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M70 YAM, 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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What year was M70 YAM registered?

M70 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is M70 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 YAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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