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ETH 738V

1981 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,452 mi
Last recorded24,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 738V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2019 24,452 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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ETH 738V is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,364 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 ETH 738V, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETH 738V?

You can check the full history of ETH 738V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETH 738V registered?

ETH 738V is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is ETH 738V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 738V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETH 738V have outstanding finance?

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