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Y48 RSS

2001 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,217 mi
Last recorded20,217 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 RSS
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 20,217 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,716 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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Y48 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y48 RSS, 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 Y48 RSS registered?

Y48 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y48 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y48 RSS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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