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PLT 355R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,805 mi
Last recorded43,805 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLT 355R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,138 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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PLT 355R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PLT 355R, 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

How do I check the history of PLT 355R?

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What year was PLT 355R registered?

PLT 355R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 7 October 1976.

Is PLT 355R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLT 355R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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