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PYT 473Y

1983 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,652 mi
Last recorded26,652 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR50019,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYT 473Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 26,652 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 26,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 24,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,684 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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PYT 473Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 19,069 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 PYT 473Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYT 473Y registered?

PYT 473Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 8 June 1983.

Is PYT 473Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYT 473Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYT 473Y have outstanding finance?

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