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UKX 802W

1981 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,795 mi
Last recorded39,795 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 802W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 May 2018 39,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 38,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,366 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,067 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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UKX 802W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKX 802W, 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 UKX 802W registered?

UKX 802W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is UKX 802W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKX 802W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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