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BU54 EJE

2004 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,067 mi
Last recorded19,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 EJE
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 19,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake control mounted on left hand side.

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test.

Rear brake control mounted on right hand side.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 19,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake control mounted on left hand side.

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test.

Rear brake control mounted on right hand side.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,591 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,540 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 15,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,286 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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BU54 EJE is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,127 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 BU54 EJE, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU54 EJE registered?

BU54 EJE is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BU54 EJE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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