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H155 UGT

1990 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha SR50033,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 UGT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 67,204 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 65,956 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 64,356 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 64,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 63,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 63,727 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,576 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 55,526 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 55,526 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 52,553 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,182 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,855 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 46,853 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,172 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 43,172 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,168 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,036 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,036 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,762 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 36,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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H155 UGT is a 1990 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 33,172 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 H155 UGT, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H155 UGT is a 1990 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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