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RWW 434W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,999 mi
Last recorded24,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWW 434W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 24,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 24,753 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,520 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 24,520 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,858 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

gear change lever loose.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,821 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 23,821 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,771 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,564 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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RWW 434W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,981 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 RWW 434W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RWW 434W registered?

RWW 434W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 23 January 1981.

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The MOT history for RWW 434W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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