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PF08 BHL

2008 Yamaha MT03

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,759 mi
Last recorded34,759 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT0310,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 BHL
MakeYamaha
ModelMT03
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 34,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 34,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 33,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 33,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,721 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 29,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 24,338 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 24,338 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,353 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 13,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2014 11,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 7,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 4,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 4,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 3,599 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 3,599 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha MT03?

Based on 1,769 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Drive chain excessively loose 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
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PF08 BHL is a 2008 Yamaha MT03 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha MT03 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 MT03 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF08 BHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha MT03 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha MT03 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF08 BHL registered?

PF08 BHL is a 2008 Yamaha MT03, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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