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RRD 242R

1977 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,279 mi
Last recorded18,279 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 242R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 18,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,962 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 17,962 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,962 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 17,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,907 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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RRD 242R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 16,331 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 RRD 242R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRD 242R registered?

RRD 242R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is RRD 242R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRD 242R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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