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WR05 WDP

2005 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,746 mi
Last recorded59,746 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,746 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,205 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,577 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 29,577 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,032 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,804 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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WR05 WDP is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,200 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 WR05 WDP, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR05 WDP registered?

WR05 WDP is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is WR05 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 WDP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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