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LEF 687W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,774 mi
Last recorded30,774 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEF 687W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 30,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 30,453 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 30,448 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,475 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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LEF 687W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,981 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 LEF 687W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEF 687W registered?

LEF 687W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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