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A101 EBL

2012 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,984 mi
Last recorded16,984 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 EBL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 16,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 16,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 16,502 miles

one of two tail lights not working

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 16,291 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 15,996 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,996 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,824 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,824 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD500?

Based on 2,174 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
suspension bush has excessive free play 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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A101 EBL is a 2012 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A101 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A101 EBL registered?

A101 EBL is a 2012 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is A101 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 EBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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