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B658 HFE

1985 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,399 mi
Last recorded12,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB658 HFE
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 12,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 11,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 11,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 10,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 8,694 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 8,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 8,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,493 miles

advised mono shock linkages

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,097 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 5,247 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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B658 HFE is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B658 HFE, 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 B658 HFE registered?

B658 HFE is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B658 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B658 HFE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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