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Y781 TKJ

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 TKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,684 miles

Rear rear tyre low pressure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear rear tyre low pressure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,748 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

left hand mirror missing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 50,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

left hand mirror missing

Pass 15 May 2013 48,744 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,828 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,908 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 33,908 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 24,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,726 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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Y781 TKJ is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y781 TKJ, 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 Y781 TKJ registered?

Y781 TKJ is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y781 TKJ safe to buy?

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