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B194 DGK

1985 Yamaha SR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,099 mi
Last recorded36,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB194 DGK
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 36,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,773 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,219 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,213 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,728 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 33,719 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 33,018 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,577 miles

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

Thottle operation slightly stiff.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 31,577 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Thottle operation slightly stiff.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,543 miles

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

Rev counter cable fouling front mudguard.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,513 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rev counter cable fouling front mudguard.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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B194 DGK is a 1985 Yamaha SR500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B194 DGK, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B194 DGK is a 1985 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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