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LHO 416Y

1987 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,530 mi
Last recorded63,530 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 416Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 63,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 63,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,276 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,794 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 62,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,666 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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LHO 416Y is a 1987 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LHO 416Y, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LHO 416Y?

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What year was LHO 416Y registered?

LHO 416Y is a 1987 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is LHO 416Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 416Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LHO 416Y have outstanding finance?

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