MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
drive chain split link wrong size
front tyre has cracks in sidewalls
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FSF 956S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1978 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,489 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 FSF 956S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FSF 956S registered?
FSF 956S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is FSF 956S safe to buy?
The MOT history for FSF 956S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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