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B150 YWS

1984 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,951 mi
Last recorded12,951 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD50017,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 YWS
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,951 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,833 miles

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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B150 YWS is a 1984 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B150 YWS, 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 B150 YWS registered?

B150 YWS is a 1984 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is B150 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B150 YWS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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