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AY53 DFC

2003 Yamaha XP500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,771 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,771 miles

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

30 kilos of fluctuation on rear brake

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,257 miles

rear brake shows excessive fluctuation

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,928 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,442 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,765 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 29,576 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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AY53 DFC is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 DFC, 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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What year was AY53 DFC registered?

AY53 DFC is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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