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MKY 812W

1981 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,665 mi
Last recorded41,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKY 812W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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MKY 812W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,364 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 MKY 812W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKY 812W registered?

MKY 812W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MKY 812W safe to buy?

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