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LK06 BJO

2006 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,259 mi
Last recorded17,259 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XP50020,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 BJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 17,259 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake not working

Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 15,187 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 13,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 13,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 12,825 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 10,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,240 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 10,240 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,991 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 8,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,916 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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LK06 BJO is a 2006 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 LK06 BJO, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK06 BJO registered?

LK06 BJO is a 2006 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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