What year Yamaha Rd500 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1984 Yamaha Rd500 has the highest pass rate at 92.5%, out of 120 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Yamaha Rd500 MOT failures?

The most common Yamaha Rd500 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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321 vehicles · MOT data 1984–1985 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1984

92.5% first-test pass rate · 120 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1985

89.8% first-test pass rate · 201 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1985	89.8%	20,340 mi	201
1984	92.5%	18,834 mi	120

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