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WR02 XPJ

2002 Yamaha XP500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 XPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 37,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,346 miles

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

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

slight play rear wheel

Fail 20 Jul 2023 37,346 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play rear wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,346 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,346 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 32,921 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,921 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Needs bleeding. (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 31,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,427 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Centre stand corroded/holed,at cross tube (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 29,427 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies On front brake (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Centre stand corroded/holed,at cross tube (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 May 2014 29,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 29,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 29,427 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front brake disc slightly rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,069 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,419 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,409 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,341 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,341 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,403 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,403 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,729 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 17,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,228 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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WR02 XPJ is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WR02 XPJ, 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 WR02 XPJ registered?

WR02 XPJ is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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