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DK53 ZHE

2003 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,551 mi
Last recorded50,551 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,551 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,551 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,696 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 32,691 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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DK53 ZHE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK53 ZHE, 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 DK53 ZHE registered?

DK53 ZHE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DK53 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 ZHE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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