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PLR 786R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,783 mi
Last recorded5,783 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLR 786R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 5,777 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 5,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 5,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 5,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 5,612 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 5,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 5,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 5,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,935 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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PLR 786R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PLR 786R, 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 PLR 786R registered?

PLR 786R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is PLR 786R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLR 786R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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