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BGY 338Y

1983 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,961 mi
Last recorded8,961 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR50019,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 338Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2011 8,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,971 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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BGY 338Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGY 338Y, 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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What year was BGY 338Y registered?

BGY 338Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 17 June 1983.

Is BGY 338Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGY 338Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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