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B5 YPV

1988 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 YPV
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,362 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 21,362 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,912 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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B5 YPV is a 1988 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 YPV, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 YPV registered?

B5 YPV is a 1988 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is B5 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 YPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 YPV have outstanding finance?

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