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GX05 KAU

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,496 mi
Last recorded11,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,013 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 8,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,433 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 6,433 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,301 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 4,301 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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GX05 KAU is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX05 KAU, 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 GX05 KAU registered?

GX05 KAU is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GX05 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 KAU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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