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LJ03 PFF

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,086 mi
Last recorded45,086 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,086 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,299 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,330 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,321 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 16,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

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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LJ03 PFF is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ03 PFF, 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 LJ03 PFF registered?

LJ03 PFF is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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