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UTP 766T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133 mi
Last recorded133 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTP 766T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front engine mount bolt loose

no lights fitted at time of test

not to be used at night or times of seriously reduced visibilty....daylight hours only

Pass 2 Jul 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

no lights fitted at time of test

not to be used at night or at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,671 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,671 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,220 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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UTP 766T is a 1979 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 1979 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 20,239 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 UTP 766T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UTP 766T?

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What year was UTP 766T registered?

UTP 766T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is UTP 766T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTP 766T 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.

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