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NOW 447R

1977 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,782 mi
Last recorded18,782 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 447R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 May 2013 18,782 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 11,398 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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NOW 447R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 16,331 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 NOW 447R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NOW 447R registered?

NOW 447R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 26 July 1977.

Is NOW 447R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 447R shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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