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SOH 279R

2013 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

488 mi
Last recorded488 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2013 Yamaha XT50010,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 279R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 4 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 4 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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SOH 279R is a 2013 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,073 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 XT500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOH 279R, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SOH 279R registered?

SOH 279R is a 2013 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is SOH 279R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOH 279R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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