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SLR 348W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,507 mi
Last recorded7,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLR 348W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,507 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 7,493 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 1,440 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 1,440 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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SLR 348W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SLR 348W, 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 SLR 348W registered?

SLR 348W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is SLR 348W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLR 348W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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