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OY53 TYB

2003 Yamaha XP500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,065 mi
Last recorded50,065 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 50,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 50,065 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 47,883 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,175 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 45,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,504 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,001 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 28,881 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,607 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,698 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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OY53 TYB is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY53 TYB, 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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OY53 TYB is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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