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YG12 VDY

2012 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,428 mi
Last recorded22,428 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XP50011,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 22,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 19,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 17,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 14,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 14,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 12,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 4,684 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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YG12 VDY is a 2012 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 11,564 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 YG12 VDY, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG12 VDY?

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What year was YG12 VDY registered?

YG12 VDY is a 2012 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is YG12 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 VDY 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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