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B50 CMF

1985 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,333 mi
Last recorded18,333 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 CMF
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 18,333 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 18,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 18,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,268 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 18,268 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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B50 CMF is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,755 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 RD500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B50 CMF, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B50 CMF registered?

B50 CMF is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 22 May 1985.

Is B50 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B50 CMF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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