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MK02 GZB

2002 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,663 mi
Last recorded42,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 GZB
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 42,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 41,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 41,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 41,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,462 miles

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,847 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,107 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,737 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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MK02 GZB is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK02 GZB, 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 MK02 GZB registered?

MK02 GZB is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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