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XGR 411V

1980 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,428 mi
Last recorded10,428 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGR 411V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 10,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 10,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 10,141 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 9,998 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,969 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 9,969 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 9,790 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 9,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 9,494 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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XGR 411V is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,834 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 XGR 411V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGR 411V registered?

XGR 411V is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 9 June 1980.

Is XGR 411V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGR 411V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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