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NGP 353V

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,978 mi
Last recorded24,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGP 353V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,892 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,508 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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NGP 353V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 20,239 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 NGP 353V, 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 47 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 NGP 353V registered?

NGP 353V is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 20 November 1979.

Is NGP 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGP 353V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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