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FJB 932V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Brown Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

891 mi
Last recorded891 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJB 932V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 627 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 353 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,550 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,981 miles

No front brake light fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,981 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

No front brake light fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake fowling slighty on exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,930 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake fowling slighty on exhaust

Pass 12 May 2006 43,629 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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FJB 932V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Brown with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJB 932V, 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 FJB 932V registered?

FJB 932V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 22 April 1980.

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The MOT history for FJB 932V shows 14 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.

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