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RO08 LKX

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,321 mi
Last recorded2,321 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LKX
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 2,321 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 2,306 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 2,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 2,002 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 1,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 1,823 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 909 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 6 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure all controls loose (1.5.4)

Rear Direction indicator missing both (1.5.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls both (2.1.2b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 4,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 2,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 2,346 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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RO08 LKX 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 RO08 LKX, 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 RO08 LKX registered?

RO08 LKX is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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