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EX05 OXL

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,849 mi
Last recorded33,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OXL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 33,845 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Unable to check front wheel bearings due to binding front brake

Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,790 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,512 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,118 miles

Controls and front fairing covered with winter weather covers

Fail 12 Apr 2019 31,115 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Controls and front fairing covered with winter weather covers

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 30,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,556 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 30,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,939 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,683 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,672 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

front tyre has abnormal wear.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,352 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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EX05 OXL is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EX05 OXL, 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 EX05 OXL registered?

EX05 OXL is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is EX05 OXL safe to buy?

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