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FGT 153T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

222 mi
Last recorded222 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGT 153T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 158 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel fouling silencer (3.1.3b)

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 16,149 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 16,139 miles

Front Brake Sticking Slightly.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 16,094 miles

Front brake sticking slightly.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2010 16,057 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 16,057 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,728 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,310 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,157 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,884 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Shocks Movement Slightly Stiff.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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FGT 153T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FGT 153T, 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 FGT 153T registered?

FGT 153T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FGT 153T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGT 153T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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