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ADV 168X

1982 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,530 mi
Last recorded8,530 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT50024,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 168X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 8,530 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 8,530 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 8,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 8,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,690 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,678 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 65,752 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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ADV 168X is a 1982 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 24,386 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 ADV 168X, 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 44 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 ADV 168X?

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What year was ADV 168X registered?

ADV 168X is a 1982 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ADV 168X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 168X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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