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CU03 HSG

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,595 mi
Last recorded25,595 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 25,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 25,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,404 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,492 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 13,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,367 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 HSG is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSG, 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 CU03 HSG registered?

CU03 HSG is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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