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RX05 VAA

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,589 mi
Last recorded31,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,589 miles

front tyre perishing on side walls

small engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2021 31,581 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,633 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,608 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 29,608 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,176 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 25,164 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,960 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 9,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 9,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,875 miles

advise rear tyre been repaired twice

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,225 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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RX05 VAA is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,200 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 RX05 VAA, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX05 VAA registered?

RX05 VAA is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is RX05 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 VAA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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