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J55 SBB

2002 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,277 mi
Last recorded50,277 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 SBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2026 50,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 49,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 49,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 48,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,440 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,332 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,781 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 45,771 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,304 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,686 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,653 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,203 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,248 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))

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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J55 SBB is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J55 SBB, 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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J55 SBB is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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