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TWT 742W

1981 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,831 mi
Last recorded13,831 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR50033,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 742W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 13,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 13,831 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. N/S Handlebar Grip Insecure (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,730 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 13,730 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 13,724 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 13,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,571 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,571 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,175 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,095 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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TWT 742W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TWT 742W, 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 TWT 742W registered?

TWT 742W is a 1981 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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The MOT history for TWT 742W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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