MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Bike : Yamaha : RD500

Yamaha RD500

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
19841090%Wheel bearing with excessive play.
19854689.13%Binding brake.
19861492.86%No recorded brake effort at a wheel.
19871100%n/a
19882100%n/a
19901100%n/a
19914100%n/a
19921100%n/a
19932100%n/a
19951100%n/a
20041100%n/a
20051100%n/a
20091100%n/a
20111100%n/a
20151100%n/a
20165100%n/a
20173100%n/a
20182100%n/a
20191100%n/a
20201100%n/a
20214100%n/a

Tests: 103

Average Yamaha RD500 pass rate: 93.2%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1No recorded brake effort at a wheel.1.2.1(a)(ii)Dangerous29%
2Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major14%
3Fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire.6.1.3(b)(ii)Dangerous14%
4Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major14%
5Wheel bearing with excessive play.5.1.3(a)(i)Major14%
6Restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock.2.1.4(c)Major14%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major14%
8Horn not working.7.7(a)Major14%
9Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major14%
10Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.4.3.2(a)(iii)Dangerous14%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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