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WJ03 AFA

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,673 mi
Last recorded44,673 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 AFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 44,673 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 44,673 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,673 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 44,285 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 44,285 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,138 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,238 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,238 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,311 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 23,311 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Sep 2009 13,196 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 3,518 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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WJ03 AFA is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ03 AFA, 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 WJ03 AFA registered?

WJ03 AFA is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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