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WNJ 840S

1978 Yamaha XT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,739 mi
Last recorded28,739 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XT50018,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNJ 840S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,542 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,504 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,563 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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WNJ 840S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WNJ 840S, 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 WNJ 840S registered?

WNJ 840S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 27 April 1978.

Is WNJ 840S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNJ 840S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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