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YE05 FVP

2005 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,996 mi
Last recorded7,996 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XP50018,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 FVP
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 7,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 7,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 6,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 4,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2020 4,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 2,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 2,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 1,604 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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YE05 FVP is a 2005 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,200 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 YE05 FVP, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE05 FVP registered?

YE05 FVP is a 2005 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is YE05 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 FVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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