CarVerify

Free Car Check

EPF 878V

1979 Yamaha SR500

White Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPF 878V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 36,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,074 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 35,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 35,596 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
Full Yamaha SR500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EPF 878V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EPF 878V, 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

How do I check the history of EPF 878V?

You can check the full history of EPF 878V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EPF 878V registered?

EPF 878V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is EPF 878V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPF 878V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPF 878V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EPF 878V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.