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RMP 379Y

1982 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,727 mi
Last recorded20,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT50024,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMP 379Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 20,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,642 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,642 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,612 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,602 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 20,602 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 20,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,579 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 20,579 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,525 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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RMP 379Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 24,386 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 RMP 379Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMP 379Y registered?

RMP 379Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 30 September 1982.

Is RMP 379Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMP 379Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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