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K55 MTO

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,391 mi
Last recorded17,391 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MTO
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 16,055 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 16,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 12,279 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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K55 MTO is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K55 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 K55 MTO registered?

K55 MTO is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is K55 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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