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EYN 642V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,155 mi
Last recorded2,155 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYN 642V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 2,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 1,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 1,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 963 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 963 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 10 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,646 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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EYN 642V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EYN 642V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYN 642V registered?

EYN 642V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 29 March 1980.

Is EYN 642V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYN 642V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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