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RDE 178Y

1983 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT50017,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDE 178Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,468 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,912 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,824 miles

has a product on the lense

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,982 miles

has a product on the lense

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,588 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,225 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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RDE 178Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 17,423 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 RDE 178Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDE 178Y registered?

RDE 178Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RDE 178Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDE 178Y shows 9 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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