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BUL 754T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,539 mi
Last recorded93,539 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 754T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,539 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,366 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 89,430 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain clip incorrectly fitted. (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,664 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,383 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,570 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 78,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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BUL 754T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUL 754T, 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.

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What year was BUL 754T registered?

BUL 754T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is BUL 754T safe to buy?

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