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VF55 VEW

2006 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,630 mi
Last recorded23,630 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XP50020,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,080 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 29,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,458 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,630 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 28,630 miles

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,785 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,019 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,524 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 9,504 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 9,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 4,226 miles

front tyre on limit

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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VF55 VEW is a 2006 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 2006 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 VF55 VEW, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF55 VEW registered?

VF55 VEW is a 2006 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is VF55 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 VEW 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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