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PKE 500W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 500W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 47,668 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2024 47,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,516 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,005 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,160 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,160 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,145 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,432 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 42,432 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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PKE 500W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,981 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 PKE 500W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PKE 500W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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