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1983 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142 mi
Last recorded142 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT50017,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 468Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine548cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 142 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 111 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 6 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

forks covered by giators

Fail 16 Apr 2008

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

drive chain excessivly corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

forks covered by giators

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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URL 468Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 17,423 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 URL 468Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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URL 468Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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