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WK03 ATU

2003 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,244 mi
Last recorded34,244 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ATU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,244 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 34,231 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 34,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,136 miles

Slight inital bind in front brake when turned by hand.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,638 miles

Offside front shock misting slightly.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,800 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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WK03 ATU is a 2003 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 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 WK03 ATU, 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 WK03 ATU registered?

WK03 ATU is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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