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YJ03 TMX

2003 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,885 mi
Last recorded21,885 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 TMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 21,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 18,110 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 17,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,850 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

speedometer inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 15,277 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,399 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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YJ03 TMX is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,568 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 YJ03 TMX, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 TMX registered?

YJ03 TMX is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 TMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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