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VK55 LYV

2005 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,100 mi
Last recorded32,100 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YP40016,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LYV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 32,100 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,018 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 32,018 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,746 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,694 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,407 miles

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

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Uneven wear to rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2013 31,407 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear parking brake mechanism not returning fully

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Uneven wear to rear tyre

Main stand not returning fully

Fail 22 Aug 2012 31,330 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

pet cap rubber slightly persihed park brake not working correct

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,335 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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VK55 LYV is a 2005 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,771 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 LYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK55 LYV is a 2005 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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