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B127 YMB

1984 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,146 mi
Last recorded45,146 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB127 YMB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,146 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,103 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,687 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 44,680 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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B127 YMB is a 1984 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B127 YMB, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B127 YMB registered?

B127 YMB is a 1984 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 2 August 1984.

Is B127 YMB safe to buy?

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