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BC06 OCR

2006 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,714 mi
Last recorded59,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XP50020,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC06 OCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 52,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,532 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,413 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 42,392 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,499 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play slightly notchy (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,933 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 29,347 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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BC06 OCR is a 2006 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 BC06 OCR, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC06 OCR registered?

BC06 OCR is a 2006 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BC06 OCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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