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Q650RBD

1971 Yamaha XT500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ650RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025
Pass 1 May 2024
Pass 24 May 2023
Pass 27 Nov 2021
Pass 17 Nov 2020
Pass 22 Nov 2019
Pass 27 Jul 2018
Pass 9 May 2017

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016
Pass 1 Jul 2015
Pass 14 Jun 2014
Pass 18 Jun 2013
Pass 11 Jun 2012
Pass 24 Jun 2011
Fail 24 Jun 2011

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2010

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009
Pass 21 Jul 2008

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2007 1 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 1 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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Q650RBD is a 1971 Yamaha XT500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Q650RBD, 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 55 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q650RBD registered?

Q650RBD is a 1971 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q650RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q650RBD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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