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C109 MGO

1985 Yamaha SR500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,077 mi
Last recorded33,077 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC109 MGO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 33,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket Carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,990 miles

Nearside High/Low switch damaged, would advise to replace

Outer Oil leak Oil leak on lower oil pipe, needs looking at ()

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1mm on low point (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2016 32,467 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 31,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 23,168 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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C109 MGO is a 1985 Yamaha SR500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C109 MGO, 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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What year was C109 MGO registered?

C109 MGO is a 1985 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C109 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C109 MGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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