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A579 DPC

1983 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,436 mi
Last recorded7,436 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR50019,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 DPC
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 7,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 7,436 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 6,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

play in clutch lever

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 2,315 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,453 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 1,431 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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A579 DPC is a 1983 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A579 DPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A579 DPC registered?

A579 DPC is a 1983 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A579 DPC safe to buy?

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