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WU05 EOA

2005 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,955 mi
Last recorded24,955 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 EOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 24,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,989 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 49,352 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,352 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,325 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 49,325 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 5,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WU05 EOA is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WU05 EOA, 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 WU05 EOA registered?

WU05 EOA is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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