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OU05 ETV

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,986 mi
Last recorded34,986 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ETV
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 33,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 32,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH LEGS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 31,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 30,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 28,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 26,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,508 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 8,959 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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OU05 ETV 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 94.7%.

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 OU05 ETV, 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 OU05 ETV registered?

OU05 ETV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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