MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Brake Sticking Slightly.
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of FGT 153T?
You can check the full history of FGT 153T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does FGT 153T have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FGT 153T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.