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URJ 408S

1977 Yamaha XT500

Silver Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,480 mi
Last recorded9,480 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURJ 408S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 9,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 9,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,400 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 8,382 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,090 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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URJ 408S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in Silver with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 16,331 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 URJ 408S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URJ 408S registered?

URJ 408S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 3 October 1977.

Is URJ 408S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URJ 408S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does URJ 408S have outstanding finance?

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