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VTA 57S

1977 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,938 mi
Last recorded10,938 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 57S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 10,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,873 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,501 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,357 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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VTA 57S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VTA 57S, 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 VTA 57S registered?

VTA 57S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 20 August 1977.

Is VTA 57S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTA 57S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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