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LJ04 UBN

2004 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,015 mi
Last recorded15,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 UBN
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 15,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,629 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,460 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 12,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,266 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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LJ04 UBN is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ04 UBN, 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 LJ04 UBN registered?

LJ04 UBN is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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