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YK53 JJL

2004 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,936 mi
Last recorded54,936 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XP50017,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 JJL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,936 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,936 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,958 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 20,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,751 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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YK53 JJL is a 2004 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK53 JJL, 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 YK53 JJL registered?

YK53 JJL is a 2004 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is YK53 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 JJL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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