MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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