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XVW 503X

1981 Yamaha TR1

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,347 mi
Last recorded52,347 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha TR141,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 503X
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

slight corrosion to front mudguard.

both tyres are underinflated

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard slightly corroded

slight corrosion to front forks

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,286 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,888 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 49,888 miles

Centre Front Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,787 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TR1?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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XVW 503X is a 1981 Yamaha TR1 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVW 503X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVW 503X registered?

XVW 503X is a 1981 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 4 August 1981.

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The MOT history for XVW 503X 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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