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C840 YWY

1985 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,141 mi
Last recorded26,141 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC840 YWY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,745 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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C840 YWY is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,755 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 C840 YWY, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C840 YWY registered?

C840 YWY is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C840 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C840 YWY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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