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Q333YRX

1988 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,113 mi
Last recorded14,113 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ333YRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 14,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 13,943 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 13,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 13,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 13,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 12,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 10,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 8,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,252 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,252 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,235 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,162 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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Q333YRX is a 1988 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Q333YRX, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q333YRX registered?

Q333YRX is a 1988 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is Q333YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q333YRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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