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GX05 FWE

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

11,711 mi
Last recorded11,711 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 11,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 11,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 11,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 10,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 10,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 9,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 9,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 9,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 8,561 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,271 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 8,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 7,874 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 7,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 7,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 6,838 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 6,838 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,260 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 6,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 5,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,329 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 4,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 4,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,542 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 FWE is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

GX05 FWE is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is GX05 FWE safe to buy?

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