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TUN 983T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,667 mi
Last recorded17,667 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 983T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,667 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 17,667 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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TUN 983T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 20,239 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 TUN 983T, 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 47 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 TUN 983T registered?

TUN 983T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 3 March 1979.

Is TUN 983T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUN 983T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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