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ETA 889T

2003 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,000 mi
Last recorded3,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 889T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 3,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 2,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 2,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 2,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,289 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 2,163 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 2,163 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 1,653 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2008 1,651 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007

rear tyre on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 270 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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ETA 889T is a 2003 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ETA 889T, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ETA 889T registered?

ETA 889T is a 2003 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is ETA 889T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETA 889T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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