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LJ55 JGF

2005 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,689 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 54,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,674 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 JGF is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ55 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

LJ55 JGF is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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