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FY12 BHW

2012 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XP50011,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 BHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 46,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 37,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,615 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 17,686 miles

front tyre getting low on tread in centre

Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 9,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,007 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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FY12 BHW is a 2012 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 11,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY12 BHW, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY12 BHW registered?

FY12 BHW is a 2012 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FY12 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 BHW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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