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LY51 ARS

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,250 mi
Last recorded22,250 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ARS
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,159 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 20,149 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,439 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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LY51 ARS is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LY51 ARS, 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 LY51 ARS registered?

LY51 ARS is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 2 February 2002.

Is LY51 ARS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 ARS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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