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SA02 OEL

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,794 mi
Last recorded38,794 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 OEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 38,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 37,559 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2020 37,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 36,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,868 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 33,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,211 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,811 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,903 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 18,703 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2005 10,237 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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SA02 OEL is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA02 OEL, 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 SA02 OEL registered?

SA02 OEL is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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