MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
footrest riders
Grip r/s
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VHO 298V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VHO 298V, 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 VHO 298V registered?
VHO 298V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 6 September 1979.
Is VHO 298V safe to buy?
The MOT history for VHO 298V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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