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HF55 GLV

2005 Yamaha YP400

Blue Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,106 mi
Last recorded35,106 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YP40016,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GLV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,106 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,079 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 33,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,624 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 31,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,652 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 30,643 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose all mounts (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,846 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 28,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,995 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 26,946 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 24,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 9,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,423 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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HF55 GLV is a 2005 Yamaha YP400 in Blue with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,771 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF55 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF55 GLV is a 2005 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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