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DCJ 104V

1980 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,228 mi
Last recorded23,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCJ 104V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,228 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,197 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 23,196 miles

Direction indicator not working left & right (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (7.2.1a)

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))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear torque arm (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing-arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

bolts loose on drive chain guide

nut loose on front tyre valve

nut loose on swing-arm

rear engine mount loose

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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DCJ 104V is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,834 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 DCJ 104V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCJ 104V registered?

DCJ 104V is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 9 July 1980.

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