MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Off road motorcycle.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Off road motorcycle.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BVX 871T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 20,239 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 BVX 871T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BVX 871T registered?
BVX 871T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is BVX 871T safe to buy?
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