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BG08 BAU

2008 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,432 mi
Last recorded5,432 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 5,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 5,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 5,059 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 4,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 4,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 4,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 4,111 miles

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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BG08 BAU is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG08 BAU, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG08 BAU registered?

BG08 BAU is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is BG08 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 BAU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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