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AY55 BVM

2005 Yamaha TZR50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,310 mi
Last recorded18,310 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TZR5010,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BVM
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,310 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,311 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 18,311 miles

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 18,311 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 18,311 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 18,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016
Fail 7 Mar 2015 14,653 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,306 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2014 10,289 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 8,453 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 7,379 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2010 5,456 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 5,456 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 3,216 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR50?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 84
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Drive chain excessively loose 56
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AY55 BVM is a 2005 Yamaha TZR50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TZR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 10,499 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 TZR50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha TZR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY55 BVM is a 2005 Yamaha TZR50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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