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NGL 212R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,619 mi
Last recorded5,619 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 212R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,619 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 5,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 5,375 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,375 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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NGL 212R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGL 212R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NGL 212R registered?

NGL 212R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is NGL 212R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGL 212R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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