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WX05 LUR

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,344 mi
Last recorded22,344 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 LUR
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 22,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear drive chain slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 20,496 miles

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 19,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,317 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 13,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 6,232 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 4,367 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 LUR is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUR, 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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WX05 LUR is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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