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WU03 DVW

2003 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,568 mi
Last recorded18,568 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 DVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 18,561 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,248 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 36,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,092 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,632 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,044 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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WU03 DVW is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WU03 DVW, 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 WU03 DVW registered?

WU03 DVW is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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