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LJ03 WKA

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,223 mi
Last recorded43,223 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WKA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 43,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,500 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 40,741 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,838 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,458 miles

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

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

nearside rear position lamp not illuminating

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,538 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 30,608 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 30,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 23,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,760 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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LJ03 WKA is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LJ03 WKA, 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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LJ03 WKA is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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