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GY56 VZL

2006 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,481 mi
Last recorded24,481 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XP50020,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VZL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 24,481 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,562 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,664 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,729 miles

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

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

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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GY56 VZL is a 2006 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 GY56 VZL, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY56 VZL registered?

GY56 VZL is a 2006 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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