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OKE 456W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,815 mi
Last recorded20,815 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKE 456W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,373 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive carrier bearing (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,665 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,654 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 19,641 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,482 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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OKE 456W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OKE 456W, 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 OKE 456W registered?

OKE 456W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is OKE 456W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKE 456W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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