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AOR 496V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 496V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 35 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 May 2012 15 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,719 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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AOR 496V is a 1980 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 1980 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 AOR 496V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOR 496V registered?

AOR 496V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 24 April 1980.

Is AOR 496V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOR 496V 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.

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