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PE08 XHB

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,300 mi
Last recorded17,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XHB
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 17,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 17,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 16,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,275 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,275 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 15,753 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Not working on either brake. (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 14,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 11,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,338 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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PE08 XHB is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE08 XHB, 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 PE08 XHB registered?

PE08 XHB is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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