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HX53 YNU

2004 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,204 mi
Last recorded11,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YNU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 11,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 10,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 10,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 10,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 10,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 9,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 9,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 8,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 8,548 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 7,027 miles

cover missing on indicator switch.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,248 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 6,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 5,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 5,307 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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HX53 YNU is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HX53 YNU, 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 HX53 YNU registered?

HX53 YNU is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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The MOT history for HX53 YNU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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