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LJ05 HPE

2005 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,427 mi
Last recorded28,427 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 28,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 28,427 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brake loses pressure and feels spongy (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,992 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 25,848 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 25,838 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2013 24,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 22,759 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,649 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 14,649 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,202 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 11,202 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 HPE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ05 HPE, 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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LJ05 HPE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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