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YGR 303R

2008 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,327 mi
Last recorded9,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT5008,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGR 303R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 9,327 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 8,917 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 8,917 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 8,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,819 miles

rear brake drag arm mount badly welded

Pass 27 Jun 2009
Fail 26 Jun 2009

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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YGR 303R is a 2008 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 8,917 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 YGR 303R, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YGR 303R registered?

YGR 303R is a 2008 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YGR 303R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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