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C749 AWK

1986 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,389 mi
Last recorded12,389 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD50020,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC749 AWK
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 12,389 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 12,389 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 11,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 10,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 10,020 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 9,866 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,443 miles

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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C749 AWK is a 1986 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C749 AWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C749 AWK registered?

C749 AWK is a 1986 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C749 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C749 AWK shows 10 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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