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JGJ 309X

2002 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,926 mi
Last recorded22,926 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT50023,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 309X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,926 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 22,926 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 22,926 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,216 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 20,216 miles

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

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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JGJ 309X is a 2002 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JGJ 309X, 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 JGJ 309X registered?

JGJ 309X is a 2002 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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