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PGK 237V

1980 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

830 mi
Last recorded830 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR50030,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 237V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2020 830 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 61,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,833 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,743 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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PGK 237V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 237V, 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 237V registered?

PGK 237V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is PGK 237V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 237V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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