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Y674 KCW

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,528 mi
Last recorded46,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 KCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,528 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 4 Jun 2021 40,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,728 miles

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

rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2017 40,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,869 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,913 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,757 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,721 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,664 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 22,252 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,624 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 17,473 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 Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,986 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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Y674 KCW is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y674 KCW, 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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Y674 KCW is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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