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RYT 276Y

1983 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,500 mi
Last recorded17,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT50017,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 276Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,500 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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RYT 276Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 17,423 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 RYT 276Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYT 276Y registered?

RYT 276Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYT 276Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYT 276Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYT 276Y have outstanding finance?

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