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PL08 CMX

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,205 mi
Last recorded31,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CMX
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 31,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,778 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 28,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 15,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,284 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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PL08 CMX is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL08 CMX, 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 PL08 CMX registered?

PL08 CMX is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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