MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
both rear footrests missing
front fender missing
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
both rear footrests missing
front fender missing
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bearing has slight 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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VSH 50V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VSH 50V, 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 VSH 50V registered?
VSH 50V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 21 August 1979.
Is VSH 50V safe to buy?
The MOT history for VSH 50V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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