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YP52 KSU

2002 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,084 mi
Last recorded22,084 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XP50019,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 KSU
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 22,084 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 22,066 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 20,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,146 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 16,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 16,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 16,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 15,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 13,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 4,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 4,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 4,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 3,582 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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YP52 KSU is a 2002 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 YP52 KSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP52 KSU registered?

YP52 KSU is a 2002 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is YP52 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 KSU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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