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KDM 768T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,803 mi
Last recorded33,803 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 768T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear brakes close to max adjustment.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 23,387 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear brakes close to max adjustment.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,771 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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KDM 768T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KDM 768T, 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 KDM 768T registered?

KDM 768T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is KDM 768T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDM 768T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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