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LJ05 HOA

2005 Yamaha XP500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 43,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,843 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake caliper sliders worn

Fail 14 May 2016 41,840 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake caliper sliders worn

Pass 22 May 2015 39,897 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 39,891 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,468 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,712 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,584 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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LJ05 HOA is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ05 HOA, 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 LJ05 HOA registered?

LJ05 HOA is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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