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A571 TPO

1998 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,452 mi
Last recorded15,452 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR50026,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA571 TPO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,452 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Oct 2007 15,452 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,506 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Sep 2006 13,506 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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A571 TPO is a 1998 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,274 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 A571 TPO, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A571 TPO registered?

A571 TPO is a 1998 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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