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PKE 977R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 977R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 1,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,977 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 81,763 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,376 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,747 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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PKE 977R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PKE 977R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKE 977R registered?

PKE 977R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PKE 977R safe to buy?

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