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VU05 YVV

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,873 mi
Last recorded21,873 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YVV
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 21,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 18,600 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 22 Sep 2022 17,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 13,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 11,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 10,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,626 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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VU05 YVV is a 2005 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 100%.

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 VU05 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 YVV registered?

VU05 YVV is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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