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FOR 167X

1981 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,545 mi
Last recorded17,545 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 167X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,575 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 16,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,126 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

indicator tell-tale not working,but indcators visable

Fail 31 Oct 2007 14,571 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicator tell-tale not working

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,571 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

indicator tell-tale not working

Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,359 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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FOR 167X is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FOR 167X, 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.

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What year was FOR 167X registered?

FOR 167X is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 21 August 1981.

Is FOR 167X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 167X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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