MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear brake lever arm not at 90degrees with rod Recommend adjustment as lever travel may be limited by rear wheel spindle
Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JWF 537W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1980 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,834 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 JWF 537W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JWF 537W registered?
JWF 537W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 14 August 1980.
Is JWF 537W safe to buy?
The MOT history for JWF 537W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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