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OU05 MWW

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,413 mi
Last recorded28,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MWW
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 28,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 27,917 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,356 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 25,356 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 1 (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,356 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,282 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,724 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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OU05 MWW is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU05 MWW, 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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OU05 MWW is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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