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CU03 FJN

2003 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,920 mi
Last recorded21,920 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 21,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 17,591 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 17,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,209 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 16,198 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 14,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 13,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,440 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 10,440 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 3,893 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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CU03 FJN is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CU03 FJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 FJN registered?

CU03 FJN is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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