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RA08 LLM

2008 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,205 mi
Last recorded28,205 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XP50015,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 28,163 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 6,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 3,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 2,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 2,358 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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RA08 LLM is a 2008 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 15,824 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 RA08 LLM, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA08 LLM registered?

RA08 LLM is a 2008 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is RA08 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 LLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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