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NK04 PBF

2004 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,132 mi
Last recorded30,132 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 PBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 30,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 28,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 28,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 26,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 25,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 24,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 19,793 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 19,793 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 19,318 miles

Slight brake bind

Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 15,327 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 4,162 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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NK04 PBF is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NK04 PBF, 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 NK04 PBF registered?

NK04 PBF is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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