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EX08 KKV

2008 Yamaha XP500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,432 mi
Last recorded24,432 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 KKV
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 24,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 24,156 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 24,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,173 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 23,173 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 22,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,613 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 21,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,106 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,570 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 20,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,630 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,234 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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EX08 KKV is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX08 KKV, 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 EX08 KKV registered?

EX08 KKV is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 KKV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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