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TRX 668S

1978 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,445 mi
Last recorded18,445 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XT50018,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 668S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 18,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,397 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 18,347 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2012 18,328 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 18,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 18,011 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 18,011 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 18,004 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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TRX 668S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,489 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 TRX 668S, 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 48 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 TRX 668S registered?

TRX 668S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is TRX 668S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRX 668S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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