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PLN 377R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,463 mi
Last recorded1,463 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLN 377R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 1,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 1,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 1,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 1,159 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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PLN 377R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc 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 PLN 377R, 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 PLN 377R registered?

PLN 377R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PLN 377R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLN 377R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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