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D139 ROK

1987 Yamaha RD500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

927 mi
Last recorded927 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD50025,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD139 ROK
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 927 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 732 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2024 595 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 314 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 25 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 4,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 2,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 2,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 1,306 miles

headlight mask fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 637 miles

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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D139 ROK is a 1987 Yamaha RD500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 25,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D139 ROK, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha RD500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D139 ROK registered?

D139 ROK is a 1987 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D139 ROK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D139 ROK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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