Yamaha Mt 03 (2009)
2009 Yamaha Mt 03
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2009 Yamaha Mt 03. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 MT-03's 76.9% first-time pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need a bit more attention than typical vehicles—though the 18.9% rate of dangerous defects isn't alarming enough to be a dealbreaker. The low median mileage of just 10,050 miles indicates these machines have been gently used, which is a positive sign for their long-term durability.
With an average of 1.08 failures per vehicle and 4.7 advisories, most issues are manageable wear items rather than serious structural problems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking and suspension systems, which typically account for the advisory flags on this model.
What to check before buying a 2009 Yamaha Mt 03
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 104 | 76.4% | 1.11 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Yamaha Mt 03 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Yamaha Mt 03 vehicles fall between 6,593 and 14,485 miles.
2009 Yamaha Mt 03 — Still on the Road
36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Yamaha Mt 03
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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33.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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22.9%
Exhaust noisy
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19.8%
Exhaust noisy
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18.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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