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PO55 FTU

2005 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,757 mi
Last recorded42,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf15,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 FTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 42,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 40,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 40,210 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 34,028 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/s and o/s front pads (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,305 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 12,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 12,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 11,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 11,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,516 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 2,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,486 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 1,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 1,474 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 1,992 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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PO55 FTU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,826 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO55 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO55 FTU registered?

PO55 FTU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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