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LD08 VEF

2008 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,051 miles

Unable to view brake fluid resivour levels

Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,900 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Unable to view brake fluid resivour levels

Pass 5 May 2016 68,259 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,039 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,408 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 42,408 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,232 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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LD08 VEF is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LD08 VEF, 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 LD08 VEF registered?

LD08 VEF is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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