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WBJ 227S

1977 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,790 mi
Last recorded15,790 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XT50016,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBJ 227S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 15,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,759 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 14,759 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,566 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,107 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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WBJ 227S is a 1977 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 1977 Yamaha XT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 16,331 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 WBJ 227S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBJ 227S registered?

WBJ 227S is a 1977 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 9 September 1977.

Is WBJ 227S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBJ 227S 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.

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