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TPL 794X

1982 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,708 mi
Last recorded11,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT50024,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 794X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 11,708 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 11,707 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,649 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 11,232 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2010 11,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,926 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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TPL 794X is a 1982 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 24,386 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 TPL 794X, 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 44 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 TPL 794X registered?

TPL 794X is a 1982 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 10 April 1982.

Is TPL 794X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPL 794X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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