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Y734 RDL

2001 Yamaha XP500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,962 mi
Last recorded14,962 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XP50019,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 RDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 14,962 miles

Rear tire perished.

Fail 22 May 2025 14,962 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 14,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 14,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 13,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 13,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,808 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 11,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,598 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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Y734 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha XP500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y734 RDL, 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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Y734 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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