MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight free play found in steering head bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Rear brake actuating lever not returning, Repaired at station. (1.1.15 (f))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight free play found in steering head bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Chain guard missing ()
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Chain guard missing ()
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAH 948X is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1981 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,364 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 XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAH 948X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha XT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAH 948X registered?
BAH 948X is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is BAH 948X safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAH 948X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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