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XRU 234S

1993 Yamaha XT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,937 mi
Last recorded6,937 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 234S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT500
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 6,937 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 6,937 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 6,935 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 6,935 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 6,935 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 6,934 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 6,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 6,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 6,993 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 6,993 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 6,933 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 6,933 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 6,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,906 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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XRU 234S is a 1993 Yamaha XT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRU 234S, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRU 234S?

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What year was XRU 234S registered?

XRU 234S is a 1993 Yamaha XT500, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is XRU 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 234S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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