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BMY 811T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,211 mi
Last recorded2,211 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMY 811T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 2,211 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 2,211 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BMY 811T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,887 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 BMY 811T, 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 47 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 BMY 811T registered?

BMY 811T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 8 March 1979.

Is BMY 811T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMY 811T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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