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GX05 EBV

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,787 mi
Last recorded21,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 21,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,783 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 21,783 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 20,462 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2018 18,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,374 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,167 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 10,157 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,158 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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GX05 EBV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GX05 EBV, 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 GX05 EBV registered?

GX05 EBV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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