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YCV 97T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,456 mi
Last recorded23,456 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 97T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 22,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,290 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 22,290 miles

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

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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YCV 97T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCV 97T, 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 YCV 97T registered?

YCV 97T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is YCV 97T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCV 97T 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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