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BJ61 UPF

2011 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,875 mi
Last recorded21,875 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha XP50012,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 UPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 25,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 14,589 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 21,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 21,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,632 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 17,632 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 17,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 14,123 miles

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

front tyre wearing low

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 9,771 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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BJ61 UPF is a 2011 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 12,699 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 BJ61 UPF, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ61 UPF registered?

BJ61 UPF is a 2011 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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