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LJ03 YOY

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,086 mi
Last recorded35,086 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YOY
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 35,086 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 35,080 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Outer All direction indicators missing front and rear missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 34,474 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 34,474 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2015 33,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 33,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,883 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 31,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,820 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,200 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 YOY is a 2003 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 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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

LJ03 YOY is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 YOY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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