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VRL 207S

2011 Yamaha SR500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,714 mi
Last recorded23,714 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 207S
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,516 miles

battery not showing charge

Fail 10 May 2016 23,516 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

battery not showing charge

Pass 11 May 2015 22,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 22,622 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,486 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,557 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 20,557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VRL 207S is a 2011 Yamaha SR500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRL 207S, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VRL 207S registered?

VRL 207S is a 2011 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is VRL 207S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 207S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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