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LF05 BDE

2005 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,504 mi
Last recorded30,504 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,504 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 30,504 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,144 miles

rear tyre valve stem perished

Fail 16 Feb 2011 26,144 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,534 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 16,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 16,647 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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LF05 BDE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,200 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 LF05 BDE, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF05 BDE registered?

LF05 BDE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is LF05 BDE safe to buy?

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