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SP03 ECT

2003 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ECT
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,620 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,308 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 50,937 miles

bike fully enclosed by body shields

horn not very loud

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,868 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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SP03 ECT is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP03 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 ECT registered?

SP03 ECT is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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