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YJ05 LYS

2005 Yamaha MT-01

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha MT-0111,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 LYS
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Requires wheel removed to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bar end mirror catching brake lever

Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,663 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 7,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,230 miles

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

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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YJ05 LYS is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01 in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ05 LYS, 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 YJ05 LYS registered?

YJ05 LYS is a 2005 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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