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COX 449V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,676 mi
Last recorded10,676 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOX 449V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,468 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 10,468 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does 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 Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 10,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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COX 449V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 20,239 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 XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COX 449V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COX 449V registered?

COX 449V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is COX 449V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COX 449V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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