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WUS 863S

1977 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,374 mi
Last recorded12,374 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUS 863S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,374 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 21,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,353 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 24 May 2008 12,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 12,188 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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WUS 863S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 16,331 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 WUS 863S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WUS 863S registered?

WUS 863S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 25 August 1977.

Is WUS 863S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUS 863S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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