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C970 DHX

1986 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,109 mi
Last recorded30,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD50020,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC970 DHX
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 30,109 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspect fuel tap faulty.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 29,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 29,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 28,414 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 28,223 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,223 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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C970 DHX is a 1986 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C970 DHX, 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 C970 DHX registered?

C970 DHX is a 1986 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C970 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C970 DHX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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