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P896 HBG

1997 Yamaha -

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,701 mi
Last recorded27,701 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 HBG
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 27,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 26,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 25,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 25,804 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper carrier touching disc (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,795 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 24,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,229 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 24,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Main collector box (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 21,814 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 21,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,057 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 210,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 210,234 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,399 miles

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

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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P896 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha - in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P896 HBG, 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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P896 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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