MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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recommend chain needs adjustment slightly loose
slight play in foot brake lever
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
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was AOY 741S registered?
AOY 741S is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 4 July 1978.
Is AOY 741S safe to buy?
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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