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EK03 HDY

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,203 mi
Last recorded28,203 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 HDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,203 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,365 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,177 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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EK03 HDY is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK03 HDY, 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.

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What year was EK03 HDY registered?

EK03 HDY is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is EK03 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 HDY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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