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DX51 UKO

2001 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,294 mi
Last recorded40,294 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 UKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,745 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 36,739 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,272 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 33,272 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 24,645 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 May 2014 24,645 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,579 miles

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

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

both front and rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 7,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 6,154 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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DX51 UKO is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,330 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 DX51 UKO, 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 25 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 DX51 UKO registered?

DX51 UKO is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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