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APJ 293Y

1983 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,087 mi
Last recorded14,087 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT50017,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPJ 293Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 14,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,082 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,647 miles

front brake noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2011 11,653 miles

no mirrors fitted

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

no ind fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 11,653 miles

no ind fitted

no mirrors fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,275 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 10,275 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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APJ 293Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 APJ 293Y, 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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What year was APJ 293Y registered?

APJ 293Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 29 April 1983.

Is APJ 293Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APJ 293Y shows 12 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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