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PHT 973Y

2002 Yamaha XT500

Red Petrol 558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,569 mi
Last recorded54,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT50023,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHT 973Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 54,569 miles

Front Brake clevis joint insecure Split pin missing! (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,557 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlight mask converter fitted!

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,866 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 51,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high "kicks up" to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 48,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 48,089 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 46,824 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 44,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front wheel lateral run out 1.0mm!

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front wheel lateral run out 1.0mm!

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?

Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
164
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Horn not working 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 37
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
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PHT 973Y is a 2002 Yamaha XT500 in Red with a 558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 23,948 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 XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHT 973Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHT 973Y registered?

PHT 973Y is a 2002 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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