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FCG 777W

1980 Yamaha XT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,966 mi
Last recorded21,966 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 777W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,966 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,966 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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FCG 777W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FCG 777W, 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 FCG 777W registered?

FCG 777W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 7 October 1980.

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