Yamaha Xp500 (2007)
2007 Yamaha Xp500
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Xp500. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Yamaha XP500 passes its MOT just below the UK average at 78.4%, suggesting broadly average reliability for a machine of this age, though roughly one in seven examples (14.7%) have encountered a dangerous defect at some point—a figure worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection. These are low-mileage machines with a median of just 18,653 miles, which is genuinely modest for a 17-year-old scooter and hints at garage queens rather than hard-worked commuters.
The average failure count of 0.97 per vehicle is reasonable, but advisories average 3.1, pointing to typical wear items like brake pads, tyres, and light bulbs rather than structural problems. Before buying, have an independent MOT test centre or trusted mechanic examine the brakes and suspension carefully—these are the most common failure points on this model.
What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Xp500
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 100 | 78.1% | 0.98 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 93.8% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Yamaha Xp500 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Yamaha Xp500 vehicles fall between 10,761 and 25,890 miles.
2007 Yamaha Xp500 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Yamaha Xp500
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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15.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.7%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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13.4%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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