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FY02 YMT

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,415 mi
Last recorded25,415 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 YMT
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 25,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 24,813 miles

Nearside Handle Bar Grip Slightly Loose

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 23,875 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 23,847 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,520 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,575 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 12,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,608 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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FY02 YMT is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY02 YMT, 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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What year was FY02 YMT registered?

FY02 YMT is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is FY02 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 YMT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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