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EU53 KJV

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,853 mi
Last recorded15,853 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KJV
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 15,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 14,891 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 11,260 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 7,909 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,744 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 7,744 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,420 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 6,935 miles

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

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

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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EU53 KJV is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU53 KJV, 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 EU53 KJV registered?

EU53 KJV is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EU53 KJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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