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AOY 741S

1978 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

37,966 mi
Last recorded37,966 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 741S
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,966 miles

recommend chain needs adjustment slightly loose

slight play in foot brake lever

Fail 8 Sep 2018 37,966 miles

Front Steering linkage locking device missing wheel bolt split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested all lights not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable tyre rotation fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively foot brake lever has play and is fouling on footrest (1.1.15 (b))

recommend chain needs adjustment slightly loose

Fail 8 Sep 2018 37,966 miles

Headlamp aim not tested all lights not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable rotation fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively footbrake lever has play and fouling on foot pedal (1.1.15 (b))

recommend chain needs adjusting slightly loose

Fail 8 Sep 2018 37,966 miles

Headlamp aim not tested all lights not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable rotation fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively footbrake lever has play and fouling on foot pedal (1.1.15 (b))

recommend chain needs adjusting slightly loose

Pass 19 May 2015 37,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,706 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 37,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 37,384 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 37,384 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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AOY 741S is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 AOY 741S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AOY 741S registered?

AOY 741S is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 4 July 1978.

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The MOT history for AOY 741S shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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