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Y949 WUA

2001 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,507 mi
Last recorded49,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 WUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2024 49,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 47,732 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,254 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,149 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 42,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,886 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,803 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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Y949 WUA 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y949 WUA, 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 Y949 WUA registered?

Y949 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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