MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,774 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was LEF 687W registered?
LEF 687W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is LEF 687W safe to buy?
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