MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Centre Front Horn missing (1.7.1)
Centre Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LOO 979V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LOO 979V, 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 LOO 979V registered?
LOO 979V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is LOO 979V safe to buy?
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