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A302 DPG

1983 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,597 mi
Last recorded30,597 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR50019,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA302 DPG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 30,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 30,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer has an o ring fitted to effect seal

Rear Tyre perishing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,543 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,537 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,256 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Slightly tight individual chain links.

Unable to test headlamp aim as Headlamp in-op.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 28,478 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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A302 DPG is a 1983 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A302 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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A302 DPG is a 1983 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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