Yamaha Xp500
MotorcycleFrom 442 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 9 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xp500s tested had between 11,658 and 29,572 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,796 median miles, the Xp500 has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xp500 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xp500 has a 93% MOT pass rate based on 442 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xp500?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xp500 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xp500 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xp500 is 19,796 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,658 and 29,572 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.