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SKY 183S

1977 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,088 mi
Last recorded1,088 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKY 183S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 1,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 1,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 1,088 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 1,088 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,276 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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SKY 183S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKY 183S, 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 SKY 183S registered?

SKY 183S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 August 1977.

Is SKY 183S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKY 183S shows 6 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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