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XTK 500

1980 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,716 mi
Last recorded5,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT50014,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTK 500
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 5,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 5,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 5,711 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 5,711 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

lock nuts loose on both tyre tubes

Pass 5 Aug 2017 5,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 5,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 5,692 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 5,666 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 5,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 55,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 5,512 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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XTK 500 is a 1980 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTK 500, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTK 500?

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What year was XTK 500 registered?

XTK 500 is a 1980 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is XTK 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTK 500 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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