1985 Yamaha XT500 0.5L Petrol · C838 JGL
1985 Yamaha XT500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 21,248 km. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XT500
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 21,248 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 500cc
C838 JGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 21,248 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C838 JGL Odometer History
- 25/08/202320,186 km
- 22/11/202420,187 mi
- 23/11/202420,187 mi
- 04/12/202521,248 km
- 04/12/202521,248 km
Average of roughly 466 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C838 JGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Yamaha Xt500 (C838 JGL) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
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