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WJ02 VWC

2002 Yamaha XP500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,757 mi
Last recorded38,757 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,780 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,760 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 26,962 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 25,966 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,119 miles

front tyre wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,612 miles

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

Front brake pad backings corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,011 miles

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

Rear tyre on 1mm

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 VWC is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Red 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 WJ02 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

WJ02 VWC is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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