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FNC 102T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Purple Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,913 mi
Last recorded27,913 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 102T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 27,913 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

direction indicators not fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,913 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

direction indicators not fitted at time of test.

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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FNC 102T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNC 102T, 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 FNC 102T registered?

FNC 102T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 January 1979.

Is FNC 102T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 102T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNC 102T have outstanding finance?

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