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WAP 411Y

1982 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,204 mi
Last recorded30,204 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT50024,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAP 411Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,888 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 29,888 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 29,624 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 29,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,659 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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WAP 411Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 24,386 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 WAP 411Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAP 411Y registered?

WAP 411Y is a 1982 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is WAP 411Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAP 411Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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