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D231 HME

1986 Yamaha RD500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,343 mi
Last recorded22,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD50020,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 HME
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 22,343 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,061 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,581 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 21,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,040 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 20,967 miles

Coolant leak.

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,967 miles

Coolant leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,683 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 20,332 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

exhaust smokes excessively

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,332 miles

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

exhaust smokes excessively

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,974 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 19,974 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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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D231 HME is a 1986 Yamaha RD500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D231 HME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D231 HME registered?

D231 HME is a 1986 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D231 HME safe to buy?

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