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LK06 LKL

2006 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,298 mi
Last recorded40,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XP50020,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 LKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Rear light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 39,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,680 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Front middle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,519 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 34,509 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,410 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 3,240 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear position lamp not working

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,129 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 LKL is a 2006 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LK06 LKL, 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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LK06 LKL is a 2006 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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