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YGK 121W

1981 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,687 mi
Last recorded35,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT50017,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGK 121W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,687 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,669 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 35,278 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 34,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,802 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 33,802 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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YGK 121W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,364 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 YGK 121W, 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 45 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 YGK 121W registered?

YGK 121W is a 1981 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is YGK 121W safe to buy?

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