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MKO 198W

1980 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,576 mi
Last recorded41,576 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKO 198W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

gear selector worn but not likely to come off

no rear footrests present but machine deemed to be dual purpose

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,715 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 40,715 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play cush drive bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

forks have slight contact with tank on full lock

Pass 13 Nov 2018 40,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,933 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slightly slow return on front brake

Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,780 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

bottom rear shock rubbers deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,703 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,703 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,553 miles

number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2010 39,552 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,148 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,617 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,617 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 38,430 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 37,652 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 37,592 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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MKO 198W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MKO 198W, 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 MKO 198W registered?

MKO 198W is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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