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LK05 OET

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,003 mi
Last recorded36,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 OET
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,003 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,238 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,898 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 32,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,061 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 23,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,223 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,374 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 15,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 13,402 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,221 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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LK05 OET is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LK05 OET, 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 LK05 OET registered?

LK05 OET is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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