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D949 VKJ

1986 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD949 VKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,156 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,971 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,943 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,199 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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D949 VKJ is a 1986 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D949 VKJ, 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 D949 VKJ registered?

D949 VKJ is a 1986 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D949 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D949 VKJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D949 VKJ have outstanding finance?

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