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WU54 BXW

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 BXW
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 17,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,647 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 16,637 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 16,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 14,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 14,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 13,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 12,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 11,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 8,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 6,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 6,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 5,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,979 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 4,182 miles

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

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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WU54 BXW is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WU54 BXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU54 BXW registered?

WU54 BXW is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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The MOT history for WU54 BXW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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