MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,481 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
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))
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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