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VA05 DRV

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,972 mi
Last recorded23,972 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 DRV
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 23,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 22,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 22,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 22,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 21,783 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 19,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 19,646 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 15,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,516 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,220 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 4,509 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,509 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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VA05 DRV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VA05 DRV, 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 VA05 DRV registered?

VA05 DRV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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