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EYD 419T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,296 mi
Last recorded28,296 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYD 419T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,059 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,454 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,454 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,090 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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EYD 419T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EYD 419T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYD 419T registered?

EYD 419T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 30 November 1978.

Is EYD 419T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYD 419T 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.

Does EYD 419T have outstanding finance?

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