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LJ54 LOD

2004 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,547 mi
Last recorded34,547 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 LOD
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,768 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 33,768 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,245 miles

Front TYRE WORN

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,582 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear disc has extensive wear and will require replacing fairly soon

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,277 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,176 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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LJ54 LOD is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ54 LOD, 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 LJ54 LOD registered?

LJ54 LOD is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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