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WEG 312T

1978 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XT50018,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEG 312T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 May 2018 40,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 38,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,285 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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WEG 312T is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,489 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 WEG 312T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEG 312T registered?

WEG 312T is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WEG 312T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEG 312T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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