MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm has slight movement on the bushes. (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear light bulb replaced at station (1.3.1a)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
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OTR 131S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1978 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,489 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 OTR 131S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OTR 131S registered?
OTR 131S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is OTR 131S safe to buy?
The MOT history for OTR 131S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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