MOT Status
ValidMileage
27,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XP500?
Based on 14,392 MOT tests across 1,633 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 XCP is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VU03 XCP, 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 VU03 XCP registered?
VU03 XCP is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 April 2003.
Is VU03 XCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU03 XCP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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