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BAH 948X

1981 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,609 mi
Last recorded28,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 948X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 28,609 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight free play found in steering head bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 28,609 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 27,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 25,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 25,359 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2018 24,923 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 24,923 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 22,226 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 22,226 miles

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.

84.3%
Pass Rate
164
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Horn not working 46
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 37
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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