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WGD 159W

2010 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,628 mi
Last recorded58,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2010 Yamaha XT50020,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 159W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,467 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,467 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 56,391 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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WGD 159W is a 2010 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 20,711 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 WGD 159W, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WGD 159W registered?

WGD 159W is a 2010 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 June 2010.

Is WGD 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 159W 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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