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C483 LRP

1986 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,360 mi
Last recorded21,360 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD50020,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 LRP
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 21,360 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,962 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2005 20,894 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 20,894 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD500?

Based on 2,174 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
suspension bush has excessive free play 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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C483 LRP is a 1986 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,982 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 RD500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C483 LRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C483 LRP registered?

C483 LRP is a 1986 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C483 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C483 LRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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