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ADV 240X

1982 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,008 mi
Last recorded33,008 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT50024,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 240X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 33,008 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 33,008 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,999 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 32,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,697 miles

Front mudguard cracked (not likely to become dangerous)

Front tyre perished on sidewall

Front tyre worn un-evenly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,665 miles

Front mudguard cracked (not insecure)

Front tyre perrished on sidewall

Front tyre worn unevenly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,554 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,554 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,280 miles

FOR DAYTIME USE ONLY

Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

head gasget blown

Fail 30 Nov 2006 32,257 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head gasget blown

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 240X is a 1982 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 240X, 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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What year was ADV 240X registered?

ADV 240X is a 1982 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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