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AY05 EWG

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,464 mi
Last recorded12,464 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EWG
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 12,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 12,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 12,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 12,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 11,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,717 miles

N/S fork trim insecure

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,547 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

number plate light not working.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,619 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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AY05 EWG is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha MT-01 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,818 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 AY05 EWG, 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 21 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 AY05 EWG registered?

AY05 EWG is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 EWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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