MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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