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B771 WES

1985 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,533 mi
Last recorded25,533 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB771 WES
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 25,533 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 25,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 25,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,077 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 25,031 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,333 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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B771 WES is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B771 WES, 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 B771 WES registered?

B771 WES is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B771 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for B771 WES shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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