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RN03 MKE

2003 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,116 mi
Last recorded29,116 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 MKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 29,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 28,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 28,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 28,393 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,392 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,986 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,803 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 16,776 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2014 15,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,611 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,593 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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RN03 MKE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN03 MKE, 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 RN03 MKE registered?

RN03 MKE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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