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HKE 80V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 80V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,920 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,920 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014

no speedo fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2014

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.

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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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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