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SIA 3197

1987 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,163 mi
Last recorded30,163 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 3197
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 30,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 29,181 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 28,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,926 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,926 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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SIA 3197 is a 1987 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SIA 3197, 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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What year was SIA 3197 registered?

SIA 3197 is a 1987 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is SIA 3197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIA 3197 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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