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FNP 263W

1999 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,719 mi
Last recorded25,719 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 263W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,719 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 25,719 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,527 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 25,390 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,207 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 25,207 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,822 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?

Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
164
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Horn not working 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 37
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
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FNP 263W is a 1999 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNP 263W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNP 263W registered?

FNP 263W is a 1999 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is FNP 263W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 263W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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