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D209 OUM

1987 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 OUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,370 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre wearing in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 82,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,426 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

backnut on rear brakeswitch requires tightening

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,628 miles

no indicators fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

no indicators fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,244 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,912 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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D209 OUM is a 1987 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D209 OUM, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D209 OUM registered?

D209 OUM is a 1987 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D209 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D209 OUM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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