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HNF 489V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,675 mi
Last recorded33,675 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNF 489V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 33,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,615 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 33,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,379 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 26,717 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,510 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,033 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,713 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 19,713 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2009 17,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,960 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,869 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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HNF 489V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HNF 489V, 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 HNF 489V registered?

HNF 489V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 10 December 1979.

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The MOT history for HNF 489V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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