MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Rear Lower foot brake pedal mountain bracket modified
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P517 SMV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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