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GX05 EEV

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,670 mi
Last recorded31,670 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EEV
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,670 miles

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))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 BT023 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/50-ZR17 BT023 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,670 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (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))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 BT023 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/50-ZR17 BT023 worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,284 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 30,284 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,417 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 24,404 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,217 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 19,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

bolt missing engine fairing but secure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

bolt loose bottom fairing

boltmissing nearside engine cover

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,655 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 EEV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EEV, 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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GX05 EEV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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