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Y197 LRE

2001 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,862 mi
Last recorded21,862 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 LRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,862 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 20,311 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements To small (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 15,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,705 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 14,705 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,693 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,963 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,266 miles

rear exhaust retaining spring missing.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 12,258 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

rear exhaust retaining spring missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 16 Apr 2011 10,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,501 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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Y197 LRE is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y197 LRE, 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 Y197 LRE registered?

Y197 LRE is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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