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SA03 ZBG

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,870 mi
Last recorded42,870 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZBG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 41,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 41,566 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 41,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 40,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,732 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,124 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,726 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 27,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 127,218 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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SA03 ZBG is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA03 ZBG, 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 SA03 ZBG registered?

SA03 ZBG is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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