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B337 YSL

1998 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,937 mi
Last recorded43,937 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB337 YSL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 43,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,506 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,260 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,689 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,575 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,045 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 40,039 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 39,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear flexible hose outer sleeve wearing/rubbing on swinging arm

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,466 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 36,457 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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B337 YSL is a 1998 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B337 YSL, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B337 YSL registered?

B337 YSL is a 1998 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is B337 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B337 YSL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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