MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake disc slightly rusty
front tyre starting to perish
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XP500?
Based on 14,392 MOT tests across 1,633 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y966 YBK is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y966 YBK, 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 Y966 YBK registered?
Y966 YBK is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 27 April 2001.
Is Y966 YBK safe to buy?
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