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RYA 116V

1980 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

966 mi
Last recorded966 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYA 116V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 966 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 960 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 824 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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RYA 116V is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,834 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 RYA 116V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RYA 116V?

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What year was RYA 116V registered?

RYA 116V is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 24 June 1980.

Is RYA 116V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYA 116V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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