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AK02 LWO

2002 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,488 mi
Last recorded25,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 LWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 25,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 24,964 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,064 miles

front mudguard cracked on offside

Fail 10 Oct 2014 18,064 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

front mudguard cracked on offside

Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 14,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 14,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,940 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 14,940 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 10,038 miles

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

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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AK02 LWO is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 19,174 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 AK02 LWO, 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 24 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 AK02 LWO registered?

AK02 LWO is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is AK02 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 LWO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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