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FAA 200W

1980 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,108 mi
Last recorded56,108 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 200W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,288 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 49,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 43,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,233 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,232 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,816 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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FAA 200W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,834 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 FAA 200W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAA 200W registered?

FAA 200W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is FAA 200W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 200W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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