MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively movement on clevis bolts (1.1.15 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear tyre starting to delaminate
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear tyre starting to delaminate
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied fouling on exhaust (1.1.2 (d))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
headlamp high beam telltale on constantly
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cannot be tested non starter (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no proper dip pattern to check (1.2.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front tyre starting to perrish
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YDG 83Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1982 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 26,826 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 YDG 83Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YDG 83Y registered?
YDG 83Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 4 August 1982.
Is YDG 83Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for YDG 83Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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