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P76 ENT

1997 Yamaha -

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 ENT
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 55,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 55,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Front brake hose slightly fouling frame on full lock

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,164 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 55,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,086 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

footpegs have slight wear

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 50,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,481 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 47,481 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 46,442 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,364 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 34,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,295 miles

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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P76 ENT is a 1997 Yamaha - in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P76 ENT, 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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P76 ENT is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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