MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,824 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha RD500?
Based on 2,174 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.
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C557 JBM is a 1986 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1986 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,982 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 C557 JBM, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C557 JBM is a 1986 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 28 April 1986.
Is C557 JBM safe to buy?
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