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P831 UWS

1997 Yamaha XT500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,749 mi
Last recorded18,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT50016,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 UWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,089 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 18,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 17,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,301 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 15,301 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 14,796 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,086 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,375 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2012 11,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 6,078 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2009 5,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 5,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 5,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,975 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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P831 UWS is a 1997 Yamaha XT500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,572 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 P831 UWS, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P831 UWS registered?

P831 UWS is a 1997 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P831 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 UWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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