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FKR 519V

1979 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

992 mi
Last recorded992 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKR 519V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 992 miles

exhaust noisy

single seat use only

Pass 17 Aug 2017 852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 7 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front mudguard slight rub on tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 26 May 2007 20,898 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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FKR 519V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FKR 519V, 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.

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What year was FKR 519V registered?

FKR 519V is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 27 September 1979.

Is FKR 519V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKR 519V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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