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FFJ 49V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,300 mi
Last recorded26,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFJ 49V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 26,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 26,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,247 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,493 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FFJ 49V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 FFJ 49V, 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

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What year was FFJ 49V registered?

FFJ 49V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FFJ 49V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFJ 49V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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