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SVR 522W

2015 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,276 mi
Last recorded46,276 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2015 Yamaha XT50013,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 522W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,276 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 46,226 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,155 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,147 miles

Direction indicators not working intermittant (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

headlight flickering

Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,112 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,112 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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SVR 522W is a 2015 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 13,092 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 SVR 522W, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SVR 522W registered?

SVR 522W is a 2015 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 2015.

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