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RTA 246X

1982 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,995 mi
Last recorded54,995 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR50026,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 246X
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2014 54,995 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2014 54,995 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 53,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,085 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 49,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 478,409 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,416 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,165 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,645 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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RTA 246X is a 1982 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 26,826 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 RTA 246X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTA 246X registered?

RTA 246X is a 1982 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is RTA 246X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTA 246X shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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