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LLT 297V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,457 mi
Last recorded99,457 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLT 297V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,457 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,161 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,128 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,909 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 62,985 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 62,985 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,340 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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LLT 297V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 30,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LLT 297V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLT 297V registered?

LLT 297V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 13 March 1980.

Is LLT 297V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLT 297V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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