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WSA 210S

1978 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,403 mi
Last recorded16,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XT50018,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSA 210S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,403 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 16,377 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has slight crazing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,377 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre has slight crazing

Fail 11 Jun 2014 16,351 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front tyre has slight crazing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,351 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre has slight crazing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,297 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 16,296 miles

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

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

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Luggage carrier at rear of motorcycle slightly insecure

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 16,196 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,186 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,546 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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WSA 210S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WSA 210S, 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 WSA 210S registered?

WSA 210S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is WSA 210S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSA 210S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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