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FJ05 GVU

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,418 mi
Last recorded17,418 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 17,418 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 16,349 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2011 16,349 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,722 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 8,722 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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FJ05 GVU is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ05 GVU, 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 FJ05 GVU registered?

FJ05 GVU is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FJ05 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 GVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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