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C421 OVW

2015 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,197 mi
Last recorded23,197 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Yamaha XT50013,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 OVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 22,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 22,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 21,102 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 21,102 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 20,683 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 19,979 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 19,201 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 18,469 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 17,856 miles

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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C421 OVW is a 2015 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 13,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C421 OVW, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C421 OVW registered?

C421 OVW is a 2015 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 16 April 2015.

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