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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Yamaha Xp500. Check any Xp500 by registration number below.

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92.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.6%

vs Yamaha Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Yamaha Xp500 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Yamaha Xp500 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, which is 1.6 percentage points above the Yamaha brand average of 90.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xp500 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Yamaha Xp500, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Yamaha Xp500 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 369 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Yamaha average: 90.8%
Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

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Compare MOT reliability across Yamaha models.

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84.6% pass rate

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90.2% pass rate

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98.8% pass rate

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95.2% pass rate

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84.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Yamaha Xp500

Yamaha Xp500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Yamaha Xp500 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Xp500?
The average MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Xp500 is 92.4% compared to the Yamaha average of 90.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xp500?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Yamaha Xp500 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, the Yamaha Xp500 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Yamaha Xp500?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Yamaha Xp500?
Typical mileage for the Yamaha Xp500: 25,228 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xp500 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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