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PGK 204V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,697 mi
Last recorded1,697 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 204V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 1,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 1,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 1,283 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012
Pass 1 Jul 2011 556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 12 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not face the rear (1.1.1d)

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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PGK 204V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGK 204V, 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 PGK 204V registered?

PGK 204V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is PGK 204V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 204V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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