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E513 MPV

1988 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,290 mi
Last recorded8,290 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 MPV
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 8,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 8,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2023 8,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 7,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 7,856 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 6,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 10,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,115 miles

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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E513 MPV is a 1988 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E513 MPV, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E513 MPV registered?

E513 MPV is a 1988 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E513 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E513 MPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E513 MPV have outstanding finance?

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