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S99 YAM

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,219 mi
Last recorded25,219 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 25,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 24,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 22,801 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 18,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 16,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 13,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 11,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,750 miles

engine light is on

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 4,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 4,567 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 4,567 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S99 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S99 YAM, 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 S99 YAM registered?

S99 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for S99 YAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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