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MTA 960W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,481 mi
Last recorded38,481 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTA 960W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,481 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 37,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 37,277 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 7,196 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,653 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 29,655 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,866 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,961 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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MTA 960W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MTA 960W, 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 MTA 960W registered?

MTA 960W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 3 January 1981.

Is MTA 960W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTA 960W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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