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FGH 351T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,508 mi
Last recorded25,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 351T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 25,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 25,223 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 24,978 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,755 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering bearing has slight free play

Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,376 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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FGH 351T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,887 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 FGH 351T, 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 47 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 FGH 351T registered?

FGH 351T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is FGH 351T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGH 351T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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