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JWR 766Y

1982 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,158 mi
Last recorded31,158 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT50024,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 766Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 31,158 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,953 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notching (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,936 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 30,936 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,921 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
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JWR 766Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 24,386 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 JWR 766Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWR 766Y registered?

JWR 766Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JWR 766Y safe to buy?

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