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EK51 HHC

2002 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,412 mi
Last recorded28,412 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,412 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted Windscreen painted over ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,379 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted Windscreen painted over ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,719 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 20,717 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,790 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,734 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 17,734 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2009 16,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,997 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 7,380 miles

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

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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EK51 HHC is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK51 HHC, 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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EK51 HHC is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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