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XHT 290T

1992 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHT 290T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 8 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,791 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

speedo drive not located

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,813 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,813 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?

Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Horn not working 16
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XHT 290T is a 1992 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha SR500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHT 290T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XHT 290T registered?

XHT 290T is a 1992 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is XHT 290T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHT 290T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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