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OV03 MDZ

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,306 mi
Last recorded47,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,754 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,754 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 32,311 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 27,905 miles

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

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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OV03 MDZ is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,568 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 OV03 MDZ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV03 MDZ registered?

OV03 MDZ is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is OV03 MDZ safe to buy?

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