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WU51 JXL

2001 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,656 mi
Last recorded34,656 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 JXL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 34,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,544 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front brake lever pivot bolt lock nut missing

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Only one front position lamp working (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 33,440 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front brake lever pivot bolt lock nut missing

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Only one front position lamp working (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 38,600 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 38,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,044 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 17,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 5,561 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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WU51 JXL is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,330 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 WU51 JXL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU51 JXL registered?

WU51 JXL is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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