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LB61 PLX

2012 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,522 mi
Last recorded17,522 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XP50011,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 PLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,522 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 17,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,232 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 2,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 14,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 13,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,500 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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LB61 PLX is a 2012 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 11,564 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 LB61 PLX, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 PLX registered?

LB61 PLX is a 2012 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LB61 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 PLX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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