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BBT 450V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,362 mi
Last recorded12,362 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBT 450V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 12,104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 11,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 10,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 9,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 8,888 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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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BBT 450V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBT 450V, 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 BBT 450V registered?

BBT 450V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 27 March 1980.

Is BBT 450V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBT 450V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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