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LJ55 RCU

2005 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,230 mi
Last recorded5,230 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 5,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,257 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,924 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 RCU 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 77.8%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

LJ55 RCU is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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