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P517 SMV

1997 Yamaha -

Cream Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,360 mi
Last recorded47,360 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 SMV
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 47,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 46,526 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper brake hose slightly tight

Offside Rear Lower brake mount modified

Offside Rear Lower brake pedal modified

Rear prop shaft UJ joint bearing slightly worn (play)

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,248 miles

Offside Rear Lower foot brake pedal mountain bracket modified

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,841 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,841 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 43,671 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 43,671 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 28,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,413 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,412 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear wheel weight insecure

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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P517 SMV is a 1997 Yamaha - in Cream with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,127 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P517 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P517 SMV registered?

P517 SMV is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P517 SMV safe to buy?

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