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JRU 470V

1997 Yamaha Sr

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137 mi
Last recorded137 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr16,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 470V
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 137 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 776 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 776 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014
Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,455 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,443 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Poor repair to fuel tank

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,277 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr?

Based on 2,285 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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JRU 470V is a 1997 Yamaha Sr in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Sr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRU 470V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRU 470V registered?

JRU 470V is a 1997 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is JRU 470V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 470V 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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