MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 668W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BFW 668W, 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 BFW 668W registered?
BFW 668W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is BFW 668W safe to buy?
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