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WJ02 OEF

2002 Yamaha XP500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,667 mi
Last recorded27,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,667 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 25,044 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 21,306 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 21,306 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,811 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,509 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,509 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,966 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,515 miles

front and rear tyres worn and slightly feathered

front disc corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,357 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,935 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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WJ02 OEF is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ02 OEF, 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 WJ02 OEF registered?

WJ02 OEF is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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