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BRN 56R

2002 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,372 mi
Last recorded20,372 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT50023,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 56R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 20,178 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,136 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 19,762 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 19,606 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 19,284 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,284 miles

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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BRN 56R is a 2002 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRN 56R, 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 BRN 56R registered?

BRN 56R is a 2002 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is BRN 56R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRN 56R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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