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SGC 167Y

1983 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,675 mi
Last recorded23,675 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR50019,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 167Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 May 2023 23,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 1,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 581 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 77 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 14,503 miles

daylight use only

Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,053 miles

daylight use only

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,586 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 12,461 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,042 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

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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SGC 167Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 19,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGC 167Y, 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 43 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 SGC 167Y registered?

SGC 167Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is SGC 167Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGC 167Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SGC 167Y have outstanding finance?

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