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P714 RGP

1996 Yamaha Sr

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,230 mi
Last recorded37,230 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Sr17,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 RGP
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,230 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 37,230 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,179 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 35,370 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,353 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,247 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,764 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,764 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 25,871 miles

headlamp dim

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,320 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Safety ball end of front brake lever missing.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Safety ball end of front brake lever missing.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,476 miles

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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P714 RGP is a 1996 Yamaha Sr in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 17,551 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 P714 RGP, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P714 RGP is a 1996 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P714 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P714 RGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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