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VK55 LXJ

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,162 mi
Last recorded52,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,162 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 52,156 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 50,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,346 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 50,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,695 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 43,010 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 5,798 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,528 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 LXJ is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

VK55 LXJ is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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