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B598 BRL

1985 Yamaha RD500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,373 mi
Last recorded9,373 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB598 BRL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,342 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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B598 BRL is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B598 BRL, 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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B598 BRL is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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