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B16 MTO

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,860 mi
Last recorded6,860 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MTO
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 6,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 6,807 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 6,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 6,701 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,216 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 6,216 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,447 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 4,447 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,874 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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B16 MTO 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 83.3%.

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 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 B16 MTO, 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 B16 MTO registered?

B16 MTO is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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The MOT history for B16 MTO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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