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Y873 RDG

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,850 mi
Last recorded14,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 RDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 14,850 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 14,178 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,549 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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Y873 RDG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y873 RDG, 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 Y873 RDG registered?

Y873 RDG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y873 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 RDG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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