MOT Status
Mileage
14,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFW 20W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 VFW 20W, 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 VFW 20W registered?
VFW 20W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 24 March 1981.
Is VFW 20W safe to buy?
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