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Q587JFJ

1971 Yamaha XT500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ587JFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jul 2013

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

slight clicking /nocking noise from front brake fork area..

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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Q587JFJ is a 1971 Yamaha XT500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q587JFJ, 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 55 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q587JFJ is a 1971 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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