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A300 DPG

1983 Yamaha SR500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,296 mi
Last recorded6,296 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR50019,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA300 DPG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 6,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 5,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 5,309 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 5,309 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 5,107 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 3,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 2,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 2,563 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 1,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 1 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 41,458 miles

Clutch lever worn at pivot

Custom exhaust fitted (baffled at time of test)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front tyre perrished

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Sidestand worn at pivot

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

no indicators fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No indicators fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,584 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake reserve adjustment nearing limit

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,733 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?

Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Horn not working 16
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A300 DPG is a 1983 Yamaha SR500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 19,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha SR500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A300 DPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A300 DPG is a 1983 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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