MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
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UCT 979S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 UCT 979S, 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.
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How do I check the history of UCT 979S?
You can check the full history of UCT 979S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was UCT 979S registered?
UCT 979S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 3 February 1978.
Is UCT 979S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UCT 979S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UCT 979S have outstanding finance?
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