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EF08 ZVZ

2008 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,818 mi
Last recorded13,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 13,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 13,322 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 13,322 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH ON THE FRONT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 12,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 12,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 12,666 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 12,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 12,048 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 11,791 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 11,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,616 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 11,616 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,767 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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EF08 ZVZ is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF08 ZVZ, 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 EF08 ZVZ registered?

EF08 ZVZ is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is EF08 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 ZVZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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