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B268 EGJ

1991 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,138 mi
Last recorded23,138 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Yamaha RD50019,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB268 EGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 23,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 23,112 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,112 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD500?

Based on 2,174 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
suspension bush has excessive free play 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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B268 EGJ is a 1991 Yamaha RD500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 19,175 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 RD500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B268 EGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B268 EGJ registered?

B268 EGJ is a 1991 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is B268 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B268 EGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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