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BVX 871T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 871T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,469 miles

Off road motorcycle.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,469 miles

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.

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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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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