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J978 PPA

1991 Yamaha Sr

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,959 mi
Last recorded35,959 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Sr19,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 PPA
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,959 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 35,959 miles

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,128 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 35,128 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,036 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 34,036 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,906 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,893 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,371 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,193 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,149 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 23,957 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 23,957 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr?

Based on 2,285 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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J978 PPA is a 1991 Yamaha Sr in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 19,453 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 Sr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J978 PPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J978 PPA is a 1991 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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