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AU03 KNM

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,662 mi
Last recorded63,662 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KNM
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,556 miles

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

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

Rear disk worn thin

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,834 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,234 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 42,234 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,184 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,826 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 12,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XP500?

Based on 14,392 MOT tests across 1,633 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,235
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 255
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 208
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 134
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40
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AU03 KNM is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,568 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 XP500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 KNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XP500 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 KNM is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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