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Y973 GTG

2001 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,623 mi
Last recorded26,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 GTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,954 miles

Centre Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front mudgaurd modified

nearside lower panel missing

Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front mudgaurd modified

nearside lower panel missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,282 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,546 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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Y973 GTG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y973 GTG, 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 Y973 GTG registered?

Y973 GTG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y973 GTG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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