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WX55 ORY

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,688 mi
Last recorded51,688 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 ORY
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 51,688 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 57,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,617 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 51,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,637 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 48,637 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,365 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,465 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,465 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,954 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 10,106 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,028 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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WX55 ORY is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX55 ORY, 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 WX55 ORY registered?

WX55 ORY is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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