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BVS 358T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,666 mi
Last recorded8,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVS 358T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 8,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 8,666 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 7,978 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 5,603 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,640 miles

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.

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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BVS 358T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVS 358T, 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 BVS 358T registered?

BVS 358T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is BVS 358T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVS 358T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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