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B83 LUY

1985 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,761 mi
Last recorded24,761 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB83 LUY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 24,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 24,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,812 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,466 miles

Front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,512 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,133 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006

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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B83 LUY is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in White 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 B83 LUY, 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 B83 LUY registered?

B83 LUY is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is B83 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B83 LUY 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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