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FHV 101V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,486 mi
Last recorded54,486 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHV 101V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 54,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,276 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,276 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 52,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,423 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,737 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,426 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,340 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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FHV 101V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 FHV 101V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHV 101V registered?

FHV 101V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 25 April 1980.

Is FHV 101V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHV 101V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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