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NCV 640R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,530 mi
Last recorded17,530 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 640R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 17,530 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 17,515 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,069 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 17,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 16,672 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 16,672 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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NCV 640R 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 50%.

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 NCV 640R, 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 NCV 640R registered?

NCV 640R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is NCV 640R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCV 640R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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