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KU52 VDK

2002 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,548 mi
Last recorded16,548 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 VDK
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 16,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 16,474 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2024 16,474 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2022 16,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 15,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,894 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,000 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,308 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,647 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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KU52 VDK is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU52 VDK, 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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KU52 VDK is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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