MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
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XVS 237S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XVS 237S, 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 XVS 237S registered?
XVS 237S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 27 April 1978.
Is XVS 237S safe to buy?
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