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B871 BVL

1985 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,090 mi
Last recorded13,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 BVL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 13,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,526 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 15,519 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 12,213 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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B871 BVL is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B871 BVL, 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 B871 BVL registered?

B871 BVL is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B871 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B871 BVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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