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RN02 GWA

2002 Yamaha XP500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,647 mi
Last recorded58,647 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 GWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,647 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,810 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 56,801 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,289 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,289 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 37,549 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,549 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,426 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,392 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 29,392 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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RN02 GWA is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RN02 GWA, 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 RN02 GWA registered?

RN02 GWA is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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