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LF52 LUZ

2002 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,108 mi
Last recorded28,108 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 LUZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 28,102 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 28,084 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,977 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,965 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 27,965 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,315 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 10,315 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 8,680 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 7,607 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 7,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jan 2006 6,260 miles

Front 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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LF52 LUZ is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF52 LUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF52 LUZ registered?

LF52 LUZ is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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