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A70 GRF

1983 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,100 mi
Last recorded11,100 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT50017,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 GRF
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 11,100 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 11,100 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,831 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?

Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
164
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Horn not working 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 37
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
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A70 GRF is a 1983 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 17,423 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 XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A70 GRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A70 GRF?

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What year was A70 GRF registered?

A70 GRF is a 1983 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A70 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A70 GRF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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