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LG02 WAU

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,961 mi
Last recorded20,961 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 WAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,525 miles

Exhaust damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 20,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,489 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated (down pipes)

Fail 20 May 2017 19,489 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Down pipes (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,261 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 18,261 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 16,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 16,883 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 16,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 14,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,720 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 12,601 miles

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

advise, slight accident damage evident on o/s.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 7,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 4,624 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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LG02 WAU is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG02 WAU, 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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LG02 WAU is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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