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RYB 154R

1976 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,006 mi
Last recorded17,006 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XT50016,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYB 154R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 17,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,579 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,598 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 13,598 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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RYB 154R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYB 154R, 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 50 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYB 154R registered?

RYB 154R is a 1976 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is RYB 154R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYB 154R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYB 154R have outstanding finance?

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