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H38 HKJ

1997 Yamaha SR500

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,581 mi
Last recorded29,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 HKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,581 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 29,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,972 miles

rear shocks weak damping

Pass 17 Oct 2019 28,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,884 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,660 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 29,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 29,651 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,096 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,488 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 15,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,667 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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H38 HKJ is a 1997 Yamaha SR500 in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H38 HKJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H38 HKJ registered?

H38 HKJ is a 1997 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is H38 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H38 HKJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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