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EK05 YVL

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,821 mi
Last recorded6,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YVL
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 6,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 6,659 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 10,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 6,637 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 6,582 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 6,582 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 6,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 5,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 4,038 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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EK05 YVL is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK05 YVL, 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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EK05 YVL is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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