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A583 XTL

2002 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,316 mi
Last recorded19,316 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT50023,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 XTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,585 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,118 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 17 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 8 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?

Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
164
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Horn not working 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 37
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
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A583 XTL is a 2002 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 23,948 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 XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A583 XTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A583 XTL registered?

A583 XTL is a 2002 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is A583 XTL safe to buy?

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