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VU05 YVM

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,613 mi
Last recorded31,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YVM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 31,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,689 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 30,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 27,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 25,345 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 23,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,378 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 6,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,531 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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VU05 YVM is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU05 YVM, 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 VU05 YVM registered?

VU05 YVM is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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