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AY56 BXH

2006 Yamaha YP400

Red Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,600 mi
Last recorded38,600 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha YP40021,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BXH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 38,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 38,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 37,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,340 miles

Exhaust system leaking (recommend further investigation)

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 35,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 29,241 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp switch insecure right hand switch gear insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,373 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 21,373 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,919 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust repaired

Pass 22 May 2012 20,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,628 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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AY56 BXH is a 2006 Yamaha YP400 in Red with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 21,005 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 BXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY56 BXH registered?

AY56 BXH is a 2006 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 BXH safe to buy?

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