MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Coolant leak.
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Coolant leak.
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhaust smokes excessively
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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