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VCR 114T

1979 Yamaha SR500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,707 mi
Last recorded44,707 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha SR50026,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCR 114T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2020 44,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 44,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,003 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,785 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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VCR 114T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,887 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 VCR 114T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCR 114T registered?

VCR 114T is a 1979 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is VCR 114T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCR 114T shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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