1978 Yamaha XT500 0.5L Petrol · XRU 234S
1978 Yamaha XT500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 6,937 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XT500
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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XRU 234S Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 6,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XRU 234S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Yamaha Xt500 (XRU 234S) between September 2013 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
XRU 234S Mileage History
- 30/09/20136,906 mi
- 10/10/20176,931 mi+25 mi
- 01/11/20186,933 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/20186,933 mi
- 05/02/20206,993 mi+60 mi
- 05/02/20206,993 mi
- 21/01/20216,933 mi-60 mi
- 02/02/20226,934 mi+1 mi
- 22/02/20236,934 mi
- 29/02/20246,935 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/20256,935 mi
- 19/03/20256,935 mi
- 11/03/20266,937 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/20266,937 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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