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AO52 OVF

2002 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,381 mi
Last recorded35,381 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OVF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 35,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,816 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 34,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,530 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 34,530 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,187 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 33,187 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,290 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 12,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 4,538 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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AO52 OVF is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO52 OVF, 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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AO52 OVF is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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