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MX54 BLJ

2004 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

11,924 mi
Last recorded11,924 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 BLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 11,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 11,033 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 10,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,821 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 10,820 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 10,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 10,743 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 10,623 miles

Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 10,444 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,123 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 7,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,862 miles

Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 6,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,728 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 5,728 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 5,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 4,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 3,643 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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MX54 BLJ is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX54 BLJ, 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 MX54 BLJ registered?

MX54 BLJ is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is MX54 BLJ safe to buy?

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