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DMO 448V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,242 mi
Last recorded12,242 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMO 448V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 May 2018 12,242 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 11,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 11,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 11,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,921 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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DMO 448V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMO 448V, 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 DMO 448V registered?

DMO 448V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 12 December 1979.

Is DMO 448V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMO 448V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DMO 448V have outstanding finance?

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