CarVerify

Free Car Check

JGH 632X

1996 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,303 mi
Last recorded55,303 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT5006,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 632X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,303 miles

(Headlamp mask fitted)

Fail 15 Oct 2020 55,303 miles

(Headlamp mask fitted)

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,566 miles

Offside Front footrest bent

Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,566 miles

Offside Front footrest bent

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/silver (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,550 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 50,542 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2014 46,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,746 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
Full Yamaha XT500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JGH 632X is a 1996 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 6,863 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 JGH 632X, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JGH 632X?

You can check the full history of JGH 632X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JGH 632X registered?

JGH 632X is a 1996 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is JGH 632X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 632X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JGH 632X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JGH 632X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.