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ODO 1R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,956 mi
Last recorded5,956 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODO 1R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 14 miles

front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in crush drive

slight play in rear swing arm

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 22,811 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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ODO 1R 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 80%.

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 ODO 1R, 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 ODO 1R registered?

ODO 1R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is ODO 1R safe to buy?

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