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N498 RBD

1995 Yamaha Sr

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Sr21,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 24,315 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 23,908 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,700 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 21,700 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 702 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 689 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 324 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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N498 RBD is a 1995 Yamaha Sr in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 21,700 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 N498 RBD, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N498 RBD registered?

N498 RBD is a 1995 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N498 RBD safe to buy?

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