1986 Yamaha RD500 0.5L Petrol · C720 LTU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passing results. The most recent test on 27 June 2025 at 24,754 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the motorcycle currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in March 2025, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a high standard during recent periods. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a forty-year-old machine, averaging approximately 619 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of inactivity between July 2021 and March 2025, where the bike covered only 8 miles over nearly four years. Even the gap between December 2020 and July 2021 saw only 1,162 miles recorded. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber seals and internal corrosion that MOT tests cannot fully detect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related failure rather than mileage-based wear. The failure in July 2021 for incorrect wheel alignment was rectified immediately, but a manual check of the fork seals, steering headset, and swingarm is necessary to ensure geometry remains true. Given the long stationary periods, inspect the brake lines for cracking, tyres for perished rubber, and the fuel system for varnish. Close inspection of the frame for structural rust is critical, as the MOT record does not provide detailed structural advisories for a vehicle of this era.