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FUS 231S

2008 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,896 mi
Last recorded26,896 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 231S
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,896 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,516 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 24,516 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,831 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 17,037 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,913 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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FUS 231S is a 2008 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUS 231S, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FUS 231S is a 2008 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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