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WP51 TKN

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,431 mi
Last recorded46,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 TKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,431 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 46,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake disc worn but not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc worn but not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,426 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 46,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,062 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 30,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,078 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 13 Apr 2012 20,215 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,706 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 10,506 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,736 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2005 3,769 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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WP51 TKN is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WP51 TKN, 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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WP51 TKN is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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