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VOY 637S

1977 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,227 mi
Last recorded30,227 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 637S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,226 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,171 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 30,171 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,161 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 30,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,143 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,136 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,085 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,072 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,072 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,000 miles

1. slight play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes. 2. slight play in rear brake pedal mounting bushes.

3. front and rear lights masked over at time of test, daytime test applied.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 30,000 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

1. slight play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes. 2. slight play in rear brake pedal mounting bushes.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 29,989 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slppery substance on side walls of front tyre

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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VOY 637S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VOY 637S, 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 VOY 637S registered?

VOY 637S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 5 September 1977.

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