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EA08 WVS

2008 Yamaha XP500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,952 mi
Last recorded50,952 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 50,952 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 50,818 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 41,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,333 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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EA08 WVS is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,824 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 EA08 WVS, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA08 WVS registered?

EA08 WVS is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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