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Y586 WBT

2001 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,287 mi
Last recorded49,287 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 WBT
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 49,287 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak rear transmission ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,912 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 45,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 38,971 miles

front disc corroded.

n/s rear light bulb not working.

rear light/ number plate mount slightly loose.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,971 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,971 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,740 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,548 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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Y586 WBT is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y586 WBT, 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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Y586 WBT is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y586 WBT safe to buy?

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