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WEG 776T

1978 Yamaha SR500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,682 mi
Last recorded33,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha SR50023,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEG 776T
MakeYamaha
ModelSR500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,682 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging Arm Bushes have slight play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WEG 776T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 23,203 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 WEG 776T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEG 776T registered?

WEG 776T is a 1978 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WEG 776T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEG 776T shows 3 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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