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VKZ 1278

2006 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,690 mi
Last recorded27,690 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha MT-0112,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 1278
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 27,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 26,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,394 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 25,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,574 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,985 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 19,985 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 16,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,801 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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VKZ 1278 is a 2006 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha MT-01 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,799 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 VKZ 1278, 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 20 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 VKZ 1278 registered?

VKZ 1278 is a 2006 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is VKZ 1278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 1278 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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