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LJ03 PPX

2003 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,715 mi
Last recorded11,715 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XP50018,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,451 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 11,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 10,980 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

over full with oil

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,731 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 731 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,220 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 10,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 8,466 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 7,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 5,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,582 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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LJ03 PPX is a 2003 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 PPX, 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 LJ03 PPX registered?

LJ03 PPX is a 2003 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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