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GF62 GGU

2012 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,188 mi
Last recorded19,188 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XP50011,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 GGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,188 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Left disk slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Slight play in lower rear shock bush

Fail 20 Oct 2020 19,188 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Left fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left grip insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Left disk slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Left brake pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Slight play in lower rear shock bush

Pass 11 Oct 2019 15,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 14,093 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 5,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 5,622 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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GF62 GGU is a 2012 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GF62 GGU, 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 GF62 GGU registered?

GF62 GGU is a 2012 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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