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MDC 994W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,117 mi
Last recorded21,117 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDC 994W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 21,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 20,299 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 20,299 miles

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,261 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 16,547 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

rear numberplate is cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,547 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate is cracked

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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MDC 994W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MDC 994W, 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 MDC 994W registered?

MDC 994W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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The MOT history for MDC 994W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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