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WMP 797T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,274 mi
Last recorded34,274 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMP 797T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 33,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 32,314 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,953 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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WMP 797T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMP 797T, 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 WMP 797T registered?

WMP 797T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is WMP 797T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMP 797T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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