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EEL 896T

2018 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,745 mi
Last recorded31,745 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2018 Yamaha XT5008,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 896T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,745 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knotch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,533 miles

Headlight poor illumination

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 31,533 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked Frame by footrest (6.1.1a)

Gear change loose

Headlight poor illumination

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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EEL 896T is a 2018 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 8,720 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 EEL 896T, 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 8 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EEL 896T registered?

EEL 896T is a 2018 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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The MOT history for EEL 896T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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