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Y457 AAH

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,018 mi
Last recorded39,018 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 AAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 39,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 39,018 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 37,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE ON MOUNTING (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged AND MOUNTING ARM

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,282 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 30,269 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,260 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 26,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,909 miles

Both tryes will need replacement soon and possibly service rear calieper at same time

Fail 13 Mar 2006 19,904 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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Y457 AAH is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,330 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 Y457 AAH, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y457 AAH is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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