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OU55 HKK

2005 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,214 mi
Last recorded14,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 HKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 14,214 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,110 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,540 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,869 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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OU55 HKK is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU55 HKK, 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 OU55 HKK registered?

OU55 HKK is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is OU55 HKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 HKK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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