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EA05 MTE

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,816 mi
Last recorded33,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MTE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 31,279 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,819 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 26,817 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,774 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 26,774 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,653 miles

Pass switch inoperative

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,914 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,769 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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EA05 MTE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,200 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 EA05 MTE, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA05 MTE registered?

EA05 MTE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is EA05 MTE safe to buy?

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