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WV52 DVF

2002 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,801 mi
Last recorded34,801 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 DVF
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 34,801 miles

Nearside handlebar grip becoming slightly loose

Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,050 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front bush on rear shock has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 26,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 26,561 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle loose PINCH BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,372 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,196 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 26,196 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,086 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 25,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,725 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 25,725 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

one of two rear lamps out

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 25,509 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 25,509 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 25,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,100 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,274 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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WV52 DVF is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV52 DVF, 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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WV52 DVF is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for WV52 DVF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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