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A632 YCY

1985 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,082 mi
Last recorded14,082 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA632 YCY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 14,082 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 14,050 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 13,190 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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A632 YCY is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,755 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 A632 YCY, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A632 YCY registered?

A632 YCY is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is A632 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A632 YCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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