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UHK 227W

1981 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,626 mi
Last recorded37,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHK 227W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 37,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 37,226 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,846 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,873 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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UHK 227W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,364 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 UHK 227W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHK 227W registered?

UHK 227W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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