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G640 SGK

1990 Yamaha SRX400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,113 mi
Last recorded40,113 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 SGK
MakeYamaha
ModelSRX400
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,113 miles

Front Fork stanchions corroding & slightly pitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 40,113 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Fork stanchions corroding & slightly pitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 40,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 39,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,713 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 39,713 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,609 miles

Cracking in tread of front and rear tyres not exposing cords

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,419 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,805 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,714 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,714 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,540 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,540 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 33,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 33,226 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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G640 SGK is a 1990 Yamaha SRX400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G640 SGK, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha SRX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G640 SGK is a 1990 Yamaha SRX400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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