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LF04 FVL

2004 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,918 mi
Last recorded17,918 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 FVL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 17,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 17,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 17,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 17,446 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 17,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,887 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 16,843 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 13,676 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely warped disc (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 12,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,776 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,141 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,153 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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LF04 FVL is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 LF04 FVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF04 FVL registered?

LF04 FVL is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is LF04 FVL safe to buy?

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