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HGV 333V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,821 mi
Last recorded15,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGV 333V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 15,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 15,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 15,547 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 15,502 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 15,301 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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HGV 333V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGV 333V, 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.

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What year was HGV 333V registered?

HGV 333V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is HGV 333V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGV 333V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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