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YD08 GXE

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,273 mi
Last recorded26,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GXE
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,273 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 26,256 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 20,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 18,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 16,212 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 16,210 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,363 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 8,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 823 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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YD08 GXE is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD08 GXE, 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 YD08 GXE registered?

YD08 GXE is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 GXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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