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YJ53 VMG

2003 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,228 mi
Last recorded23,228 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VMG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 23,228 miles

Exhaust clamp detached no leak of exhaust gasses

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 21,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 17,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer band requires re fixing not leaking.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,590 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Strap on silencer insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 14,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,833 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 13,833 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 13,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 13,061 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,951 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 7,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,806 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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.

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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YJ53 VMG is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YJ53 VMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 VMG registered?

YJ53 VMG is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is YJ53 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 VMG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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