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BAY 819K

1971 Yamaha SR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,858 mi
Last recorded1,858 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 819K
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 1,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

no indicators fitted not required due to age of machine

rear tyre is oversize

Fail 18 May 2007 1,858 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain and sprockets running out of alighnment

rear tyre oversize

Pass 6 May 2006 11,649 miles

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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BAY 819K is a 1971 Yamaha SR500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAY 819K, 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 55 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAY 819K registered?

BAY 819K is a 1971 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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The MOT history for BAY 819K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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