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E970 NHY

1987 Yamaha RD500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,043 mi
Last recorded18,043 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD50025,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 NHY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 22,203 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 22,203 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2007 21,398 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 May 2007 21,398 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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E970 NHY is a 1987 Yamaha RD500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E970 NHY, 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 E970 NHY registered?

E970 NHY is a 1987 Yamaha RD500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E970 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E970 NHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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