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LJ55 PUH

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,440 mi
Last recorded36,440 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PUH
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 36,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 33,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 32,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 32,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 32,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 32,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,949 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,799 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 24,415 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,915 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 22,915 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,328 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 PUH is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

LJ55 PUH is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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