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TJT 421R

1977 Yamaha XT500

Multi-colour Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,755 mi
Last recorded7,755 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 421R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 7,755 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 30 May 2013 7,691 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 7,691 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jun 2011 7,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,906 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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TJT 421R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in Multi-colour with a 499cc 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 TJT 421R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJT 421R registered?

TJT 421R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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The MOT history for TJT 421R 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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