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MUN 816R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,771 mi
Last recorded16,771 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUN 816R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 16,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,690 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 16,690 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Gear Lever Insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,583 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 16,575 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 16,272 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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MUN 816R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,272 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 MUN 816R, 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 50 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUN 816R registered?

MUN 816R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 20 September 1976.

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The MOT history for MUN 816R shows 6 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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