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EWK 576T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,817 mi
Last recorded8,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 576T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2022 8,817 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 8,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 8,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 7,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 7,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 7,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 2,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 2,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 1,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EWK 576T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWK 576T, 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 EWK 576T registered?

EWK 576T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is EWK 576T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWK 576T shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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