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C890 CTP

1997 Yamaha SRX400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,742 mi
Last recorded18,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SRX40027,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 CTP
MakeYamaha
ModelSRX400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 18,742 miles

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot RUBBER MISSING ON LEVER (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 18,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated FULL OF OIL AND NOT WORKING (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot RUBBER MISSING ON LEVER (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 18,382 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 18,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect damp with oil residue (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess rear cush drive worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front residue on/around front brake caliper area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 17,893 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,534 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 17,185 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,853 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil poor action and poor damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,628 miles

Front Tyre has slight surface cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,064 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 13,064 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,883 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,883 miles

Front Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 12,681 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SRX400?

Based on 756 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 10
Horn not working 9
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 8
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C890 CTP is a 1997 Yamaha SRX400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SRX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 27,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha SRX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C890 CTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SRX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha SRX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C890 CTP registered?

C890 CTP is a 1997 Yamaha SRX400, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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The MOT history for C890 CTP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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