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LJ04 UES

2004 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,856 mi
Last recorded32,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 UES
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,567 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear offside tailight bulb not working,

Pass 25 May 2010 26,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,729 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 25,721 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,387 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 16,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 May 2007 16,360 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 UES is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ04 UES, 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 UES registered?

LJ04 UES is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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