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VK55 LXE

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,403 mi
Last recorded17,403 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LXE
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 16,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 16,080 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 16,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 15,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,080 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 13,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,796 miles

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

Front side light deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 8,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 8,033 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 7,655 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 7,655 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,063 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,983 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,090 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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VK55 LXE is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK55 LXE, 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 VK55 LXE registered?

VK55 LXE is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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