MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Brake locking device missing rear brake rod pin (3.2.A1e)
Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. shocks upside down (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brake plate movement
no speedo fitted
Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HKE 80V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 HKE 80V, 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 HKE 80V registered?
HKE 80V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 19 November 1979.
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