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BWY 762S

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,872 mi
Last recorded8,872 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 762S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 8,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 8,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 8,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,942 miles

speedo cable not fitted, day time test carried out all lights masked over.

Fail 13 May 2011 30,942 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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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BWY 762S is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,272 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 BWY 762S, 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 50 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWY 762S?

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What year was BWY 762S registered?

BWY 762S is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 2 April 1976.

Is BWY 762S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 762S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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