MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR500?
Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YHO 52V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Yamaha SR500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 YHO 52V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha SR500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YHO 52V registered?
YHO 52V is a 1980 Yamaha SR500, first registered on 27 February 1980.
Is YHO 52V safe to buy?
The MOT history for YHO 52V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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