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E688 RPR

1988 Yamaha SRX600

Black Petrol 608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha SRX60034,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 RPR
MakeYamaha
ModelSRX600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine608cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 51,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 51,104 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 51,104 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,673 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,843 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 49,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,200 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,108 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,245 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 44,713 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,713 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,512 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,512 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,254 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 44,240 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,308 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,904 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 40,904 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,334 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2006 38,299 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,299 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SRX600?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
301
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicator not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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E688 RPR is a 1988 Yamaha SRX600 in Black with a 608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha SRX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 34,658 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 SRX600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E688 RPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SRX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha SRX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E688 RPR registered?

E688 RPR is a 1988 Yamaha SRX600, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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