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H498 JJA

1997 Yamaha SRX400

Grey Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SRX40027,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 JJA
MakeYamaha
ModelSRX400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,657 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 36,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,128 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gear change loose

Rear Bleed nipple shered off

Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,984 miles

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

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Play in Cush drive

Pass 21 May 2016 33,393 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 27,857 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 27,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,507 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,903 miles

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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H498 JJA is a 1997 Yamaha SRX400 in Grey with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H498 JJA, 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 H498 JJA registered?

H498 JJA is a 1997 Yamaha SRX400, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is H498 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 JJA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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