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D904 NOL

1987 Yamaha RD500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,909 mi
Last recorded10,909 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD50025,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD904 NOL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 10,909 miles

Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 10,270 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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D904 NOL is a 1987 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 1987 Yamaha RD500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 25,316 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 D904 NOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D904 NOL registered?

D904 NOL is a 1987 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D904 NOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D904 NOL 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.

Does D904 NOL have outstanding finance?

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