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WX05 FBG

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 FBG
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 52,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 52,143 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,907 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,265 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,955 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,932 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 14,431 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 715 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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WX05 FBG is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WX05 FBG, 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 WX05 FBG registered?

WX05 FBG is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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