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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement skock bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise no plate be replaced
advise steering stops be revised
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement skock bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise no plate be replaced
advise steering stops be revised
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
advise rear brake pedal position be altered
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
advise rear brake pedal position be altered
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT500?
Based on 4,546 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
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YEL 950S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in Blue with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 YEL 950S, 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 YEL 950S registered?
YEL 950S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is YEL 950S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YEL 950S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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