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VWX 224S

1978 Yamaha XT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61 mi
Last recorded61 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XT50018,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWX 224S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2012 61 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 1 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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VWX 224S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,489 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 VWX 224S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWX 224S registered?

VWX 224S is a 1978 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VWX 224S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWX 224S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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