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B768 CTW

1985 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,549 mi
Last recorded58,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB768 CTW
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,139 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,391 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,011 miles

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

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,875 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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B768 CTW is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B768 CTW, 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 B768 CTW registered?

B768 CTW is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is B768 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B768 CTW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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