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AO02 OZA

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,660 mi
Last recorded27,660 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OZA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 27,660 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 27,241 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 26,008 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 25,346 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 21,774 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,517 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,519 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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AO02 OZA is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 OZA, 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.

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AO02 OZA is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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