MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Offside foot peg damaged
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RFX 163W 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 81.8%.
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 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 RFX 163W, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RFX 163W?
You can check the full history of RFX 163W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RFX 163W registered?
RFX 163W is a 1997 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 10 March 1997.
Is RFX 163W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFX 163W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RFX 163W have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RFX 163W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.