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UVW 869R

1977 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

1,413 mi
Last recorded1,413 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 869R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 1,413 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 1,413 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

main beam light stays on

Fail 31 Jan 2007 1,413 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

exhaust end can joint poor

front and rear tyres soft

Fail 5 Oct 2006 1,413 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

exhaust tail can fixing poor

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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UVW 869R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 UVW 869R, 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 UVW 869R registered?

UVW 869R is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is UVW 869R safe to buy?

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