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LJ55 FDD

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,515 mi
Last recorded37,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FDD
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 37,019 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 36,376 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 34,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 32,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,402 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 32,390 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,928 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,336 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,106 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 30,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,499 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,499 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Lamp Slightly Insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,873 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 25,846 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,500 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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LJ55 FDD is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ55 FDD, 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 LJ55 FDD registered?

LJ55 FDD is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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