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2002 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,038 mi
Last recorded51,038 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 URL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 51,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 50,728 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 50,728 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 50,023 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 48,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 38,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,220 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 34,209 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 28,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,666 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 10,666 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,292 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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RV52 URL is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV52 URL, 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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RV52 URL is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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