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R378 FGY

1998 Yamaha SR500

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,502 mi
Last recorded27,502 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR50026,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,458 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,064 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,827 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,827 miles

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,147 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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R378 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha SR500 in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,274 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 R378 FGY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R378 FGY registered?

R378 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R378 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 FGY 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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