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AO59 VRL

2009 Yamaha XP500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XP50014,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXP500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 43,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 38,981 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 38,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 38,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 38,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,703 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 34,703 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2017 34,656 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on low beam (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 30,044 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,338 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,559 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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AO59 VRL is a 2009 Yamaha XP500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha XP500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 14,391 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 AO59 VRL, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha XP500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO59 VRL is a 2009 Yamaha XP500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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