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Y108 VFF

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,177 mi
Last recorded51,177 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 VFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 46,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,330 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,748 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 28,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,138 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,536 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,461 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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Y108 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 Y108 VFF, 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 Y108 VFF registered?

Y108 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y108 VFF safe to buy?

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