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VO02 DZL

2002 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,055 mi
Last recorded15,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DZL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 15,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 13,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 13,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 13,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,323 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 13,323 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,291 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,469 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 11,597 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 11,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,840 miles

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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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VO02 DZL is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO02 DZL, 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 VO02 DZL registered?

VO02 DZL is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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