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LJ55 FBE

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,567 mi
Last recorded14,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FBE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 14,567 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,001 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 12,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,412 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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LJ55 FBE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ55 FBE, 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 LJ55 FBE registered?

LJ55 FBE is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is LJ55 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 FBE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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