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Y539 PNH

2001 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 PNH
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 63,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,596 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 53,288 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 53,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,067 miles

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

Front tyre wall as slight cracks

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 39,805 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,875 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,875 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,504 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,358 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 23,409 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

rear tyre punctured

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,034 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 13,034 miles

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

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,491 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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Y539 PNH 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 66.7%.

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 Y539 PNH, 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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Y539 PNH is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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