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Q627TYE

1997 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130 mi
Last recorded130 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT50016,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ627TYE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 125 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,686 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,686 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,686 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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Q627TYE is a 1997 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,572 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 Q627TYE, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q627TYE registered?

Q627TYE is a 1997 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is Q627TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q627TYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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