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R554 JMR

1997 Yamaha -

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,471 mi
Last recorded19,471 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 JMR
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 19,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 19,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 19,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 18,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 16,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,489 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 16,478 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 13,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,160 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 12,160 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,700 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,034 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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R554 JMR is a 1997 Yamaha - in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R554 JMR, 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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R554 JMR is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R554 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 JMR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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