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P8 PCM

2002 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,938 mi
Last recorded14,938 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 PCM
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 14,938 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 14,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 14,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 14,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 14,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 14,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 13,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 13,629 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 13,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 13,016 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 10,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,496 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 8,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 8,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 6,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 6,013 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 4,834 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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P8 PCM is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P8 PCM, 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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What year was P8 PCM registered?

P8 PCM is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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The MOT history for P8 PCM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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