MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTP 801S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,489 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 PTP 801S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of PTP 801S?
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What year was PTP 801S registered?
PTP 801S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 14 February 1978.
Is PTP 801S safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTP 801S 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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