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LC12 BTO

2012 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XP50011,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BTO
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 23,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 22,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 22,093 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,527 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 19,994 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,662 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 19,662 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,767 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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LC12 BTO is a 2012 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LC12 BTO, 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.

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What year was LC12 BTO registered?

LC12 BTO is a 2012 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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The MOT history for LC12 BTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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