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EWU 783T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,820 mi
Last recorded28,820 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWU 783T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 28,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 28,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,903 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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EWU 783T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWU 783T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWU 783T?

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What year was EWU 783T registered?

EWU 783T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is EWU 783T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWU 783T shows 6 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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