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HJ08 SZE

2008 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,793 mi
Last recorded60,793 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 SZE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,609 miles

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

Uneven wear,front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 31,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,865 miles

Front 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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HJ08 SZE is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ08 SZE, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ08 SZE registered?

HJ08 SZE is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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