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YCR 331V

1979 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,075 mi
Last recorded14,075 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCR 331V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,075 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,810 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 13,802 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2007 12,572 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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YCR 331V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Blue 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 YCR 331V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCR 331V registered?

YCR 331V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is YCR 331V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCR 331V 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.

Does YCR 331V have outstanding finance?

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