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RSR 198R

2007 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,114 mi
Last recorded16,114 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Yamaha XT50010,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSR 198R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,089 miles

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

light switch loose.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 16,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

light switch loose.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,759 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,749 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 15,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 15,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,395 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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RSR 198R is a 2007 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 10,950 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 RSR 198R, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RSR 198R registered?

RSR 198R is a 2007 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is RSR 198R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSR 198R 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.

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