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RK03 DXE

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Diesel 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,546 mi
Last recorded46,546 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 DXE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,546 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,546 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 38,313 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,671 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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RK03 DXE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK03 DXE, 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 RK03 DXE registered?

RK03 DXE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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