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Y668 BCG

2001 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,046 mi
Last recorded14,046 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 14,046 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 13,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 13,428 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,428 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,793 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,257 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,612 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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Y668 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,330 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 Y668 BCG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y668 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y668 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 BCG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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