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LHJ 196W

2009 Yamaha XT500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 196W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

only used during hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 16 Jun 2009

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 13 Jun 2009

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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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LHJ 196W is a 2009 Yamaha XT500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHJ 196W, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LHJ 196W registered?

LHJ 196W is a 2009 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is LHJ 196W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHJ 196W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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