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B988 TKJ

1984 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,120 mi
Last recorded17,120 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD50017,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB988 TKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2024 17,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 16,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 16,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 16,185 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 15,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 15,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 15,085 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 14,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 10,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,266 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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B988 TKJ is a 1984 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 17,756 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 B988 TKJ, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B988 TKJ registered?

B988 TKJ is a 1984 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B988 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B988 TKJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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