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VU06 UEV

2006 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,277 mi
Last recorded45,277 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XP50020,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 45,277 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,202 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 44,196 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 42,391 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 42,388 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 41,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,585 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,196 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 23,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,747 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,010 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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VU06 UEV is a 2006 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU06 UEV, 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 VU06 UEV registered?

VU06 UEV is a 2006 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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