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WJ02 YBD

2002 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,257 mi
Last recorded27,257 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,257 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 27,257 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 27,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 26,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,037 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 22,037 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 21,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 May 2014 16,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 14,721 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2012 14,630 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,723 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 13,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 6,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,415 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 YBD 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 86.4%.

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 YBD, 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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WJ02 YBD is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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