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C838 JGL

1985 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,248 mi
Last recorded21,248 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC838 JGL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 21,248 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 21,248 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 20,187 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 20,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 20,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 20,186 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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C838 JGL is a 1985 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C838 JGL, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C838 JGL registered?

C838 JGL is a 1985 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C838 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C838 JGL 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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