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LJ57 YMC

2008 Yamaha XP500

Grey Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,330 mi
Last recorded46,330 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YMC
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 38,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 38,145 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,514 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 37,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,537 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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LJ57 YMC is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Grey with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,824 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 LJ57 YMC, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ57 YMC registered?

LJ57 YMC is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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