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A500 VUC

1984 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,481 mi
Last recorded21,481 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD50017,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 VUC
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,481 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 19,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,891 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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A500 VUC is a 1984 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 17,756 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 RD500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A500 VUC, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A500 VUC registered?

A500 VUC is a 1984 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A500 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 VUC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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