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N480 JLK

1996 Yamaha Sr

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,467 mi
Last recorded17,467 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Sr17,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 JLK
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 17,464 miles

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,464 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 17,464 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

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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N480 JLK is a 1996 Yamaha Sr in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 17,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N480 JLK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N480 JLK registered?

N480 JLK is a 1996 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N480 JLK safe to buy?

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