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PHU 685R

2002 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,206 mi
Last recorded24,206 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT50023,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 685R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 24,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 24,206 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,105 miles

Front front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,812 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 23,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,664 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,919 miles

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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PHU 685R is a 2002 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHU 685R, 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 PHU 685R registered?

PHU 685R is a 2002 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is PHU 685R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 685R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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