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BOD 464T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,232 mi
Last recorded13,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 464T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion (2.3.1)

gear change loose

Fail 9 Jun 2016 13,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion (2.3.1)

gear change loose

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,952 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 12,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,835 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,298 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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BOD 464T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BOD 464T, 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 BOD 464T registered?

BOD 464T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 19 October 1978.

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The MOT history for BOD 464T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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