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BU03 LWS

2003 Yamaha XP500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,318 mi
Last recorded10,318 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 May 2011 10,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 9,357 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2009 8,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 1,769 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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BU03 LWS is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BU03 LWS, 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 BU03 LWS registered?

BU03 LWS is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LWS shows 6 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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