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G83 WKL

2004 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,318 mi
Last recorded4,318 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG83 WKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 4,318 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 4,318 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 4,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 4,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 4,318 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2023 4,318 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 4,318 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 4,318 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 4,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 4,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 3,398 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 3,398 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 3,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 3,187 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 1,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 1,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 1,387 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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G83 WKL is a 2004 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G83 WKL, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G83 WKL registered?

G83 WKL is a 2004 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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