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RKB 737T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,108 mi
Last recorded17,108 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 737T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,056 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 17,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 16,546 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 16,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 15,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 12,840 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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RKB 737T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 23,203 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 RKB 737T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKB 737T registered?

RKB 737T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is RKB 737T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKB 737T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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