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HAA 2T

1985 Yamaha RD500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD50020,755 mi
4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 2T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2024

Only to be used during the hours of day light no lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Jan 2023

Day light mot, no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2021

Day light mot no lights at time of test.

Pass 16 Dec 2020

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jun 2019
Fail 21 Jun 2019

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD500?

Based on 2,174 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
suspension bush has excessive free play 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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HAA 2T is a 1985 Yamaha RD500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,755 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 RD500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAA 2T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HAA 2T?

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What year was HAA 2T registered?

HAA 2T is a 1985 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is HAA 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAA 2T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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