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Y531 HWY

2001 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,314 mi
Last recorded50,314 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 HWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,159 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 21,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 15,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 9,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 3,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 3,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 2,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 1,146 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 1,145 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 748 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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Y531 HWY is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 Y531 HWY, 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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What year was Y531 HWY registered?

Y531 HWY is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y531 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 HWY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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