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NPF 111W

1981 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,622 mi
Last recorded9,622 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 111W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,622 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 9,122 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,524 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 8,524 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,510 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 8,510 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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NPF 111W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,364 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 NPF 111W, 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 45 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 NPF 111W registered?

NPF 111W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is NPF 111W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 111W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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