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XAV 70T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,501 mi
Last recorded17,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAV 70T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,501 miles

front tyre getting low and age cracking

Fail 31 May 2018 17,451 miles

All position lamps not working no front or rear position lights (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front -insufficient damping (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre getting low-wearing unevenly and age cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,360 miles

front tyre perished and low on tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,333 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,076 miles

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

slight age cracking on front tyre

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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XAV 70T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 23,203 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 XAV 70T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAV 70T registered?

XAV 70T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is XAV 70T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAV 70T 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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