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KE03 CYL

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,003 mi
Last recorded16,003 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 5,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,824 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,820 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,820 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 13,643 miles

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

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

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

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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KE03 CYL is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KE03 CYL, 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 KE03 CYL registered?

KE03 CYL is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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