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FJ51 NVG

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,055 mi
Last recorded26,055 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 NVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,055 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 26,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,914 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 25,845 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,514 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,430 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 25,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,889 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 23,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 20,223 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,633 miles

Numberplate letters are slightly too narrow

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Numberplate letters are slightly too narrow

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 21 May 2014 12,515 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 7,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 7,488 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 6,016 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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FJ51 NVG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,330 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 FJ51 NVG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 NVG registered?

FJ51 NVG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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