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A887 SKL

1984 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,903 mi
Last recorded24,903 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD50017,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA887 SKL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 24,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,736 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,388 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,639 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no rear brake switch fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,577 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 19,577 miles

Chain guard missing

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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A887 SKL is a 1984 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A887 SKL, 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 A887 SKL registered?

A887 SKL is a 1984 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A887 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A887 SKL 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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