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WK08 WXX

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,003 mi
Last recorded40,003 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 WXX
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 39,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 33,552 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,252 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 13,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,683 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 9,683 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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WK08 WXX is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WK08 WXX, 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 WK08 WXX registered?

WK08 WXX is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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