What year Yamaha Xt500 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1980 Yamaha Xt500 has the highest pass rate at 88.9%, out of 145 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Yamaha Xt500 MOT failures?

The most common Yamaha Xt500 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Yamaha Xt500 — Reliability by Year

268 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1981 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Yamaha Xt500 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1980

88.9% pass rate · 145 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1981

86.4% pass rate · 123 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1981	86.4%	17,364 mi	123
1980	88.9%	13,795 mi	145

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