CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU03 YWE

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,150 mi
Last recorded12,150 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YWE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 12,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 11,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 10,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,653 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,394 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 8,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 6,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 3,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 3,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 3,657 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 3,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,378 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 3,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 2,559 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
Full Yamaha XP500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU03 YWE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VU03 YWE, 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

How do I check the history of VU03 YWE?

You can check the full history of VU03 YWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU03 YWE registered?

VU03 YWE is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is VU03 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 YWE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU03 YWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU03 YWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.