MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock absorber top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Main beam tell tale inop
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 Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
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RHO 256T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RHO 256T, 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.
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What year was RHO 256T registered?
RHO 256T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 May 1979.
Is RHO 256T safe to buy?
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