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C466 OVW

1986 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,799 mi
Last recorded20,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC466 OVW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 20,799 miles

daytime only mot

Fail 10 Jun 2025 20,799 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numberplate too small (0.1 (d))

daytime only mot

Pass 3 Sep 2021 19,247 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 2,080 miles

No lights fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 1,157 miles

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 May 2017 599 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 May 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted.

Fail 13 May 2015 49,495 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 49,495 miles

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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C466 OVW is a 1986 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C466 OVW, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C466 OVW registered?

C466 OVW is a 1986 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C466 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C466 OVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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