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KCX 800S

1987 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

954 mi
Last recorded954 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCX 800S
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,166 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,166 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,978 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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KCX 800S is a 1987 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KCX 800S, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCX 800S registered?

KCX 800S is a 1987 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is KCX 800S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCX 800S shows 7 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.

Does KCX 800S have outstanding finance?

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