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PE12 PVN

2012 Yamaha XP500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,697 mi
Last recorded29,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XP50011,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 PVN
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 29,697 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,329 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 28,327 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 26,041 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 26,041 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 24,467 miles

Early signs of front brake bind.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 24,467 miles

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

Early signs of front brake bind.

Pass 9 May 2020 22,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 20,374 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 20,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 19,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,856 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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PE12 PVN is a 2012 Yamaha XP500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 11,564 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 PE12 PVN, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PE12 PVN registered?

PE12 PVN is a 2012 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is PE12 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 PVN shows 14 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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