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FYC 103T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,005 mi
Last recorded25,005 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 103T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,005 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 24,981 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,906 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,906 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Off Road Bike, no rear footrest or indicators

Fail 30 Jul 2008 24,850 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,719 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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FYC 103T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FYC 103T, 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

How do I check the history of FYC 103T?

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What year was FYC 103T registered?

FYC 103T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is FYC 103T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYC 103T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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