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C967 JWE

1986 Yamaha RD500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,495 mi
Last recorded26,495 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD50020,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC967 JWE
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 26,495 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 26,495 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2006 24,806 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 24,785 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

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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C967 JWE is a 1986 Yamaha RD500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C967 JWE, 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 C967 JWE registered?

C967 JWE is a 1986 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C967 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C967 JWE shows 4 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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