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VT06 YAM

2006 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,084 mi
Last recorded32,084 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha MT-0112,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 32,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 31,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 26,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 26,698 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 24,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 24,883 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking banjo bolt at caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,609 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,754 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 14,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,044 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 20 May 2011 11,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,181 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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VT06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VT06 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 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 VT06 YAM registered?

VT06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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