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YEL 950S

1978 Yamaha XT500

Blue Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Yamaha XT50018,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 950S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 17,238 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

advise rear brake pedal position be altered

Fail 9 Dec 2017 17,238 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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