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GX53 GTY

2003 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GTY
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,265 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,125 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,158 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,250 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,180 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,350 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 23,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,178 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 13,979 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 1,507 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 252 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,343 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 11,985 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 11,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,107 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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GX53 GTY is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,568 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 GX53 GTY, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX53 GTY registered?

GX53 GTY is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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