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RBT 94T

1979 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XT50020,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 94T
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,184 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 23,024 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 22,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,314 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,826 miles

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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RBT 94T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 20,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBT 94T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBT 94T registered?

RBT 94T is a 1979 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 26 March 1979.

Is RBT 94T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBT 94T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBT 94T have outstanding finance?

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