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BWS 464S

1993 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,740 mi
Last recorded5,740 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 464S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 5,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 5,637 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 5,634 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working with front or rear brakes applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 5,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 5,491 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 5,491 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 5,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 5,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 5,116 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 4,607 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre starting to perish and crack on side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2010 4,426 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,226 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 4,226 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 3,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 3,765 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 3,765 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 3,490 miles

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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BWS 464S is a 1993 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWS 464S, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWS 464S registered?

BWS 464S is a 1993 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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