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N601 PGD

1996 Yamaha Sr

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,517 mi
Last recorded22,517 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Sr17,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 PGD
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 22,515 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold has bad leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fuel system component leaking Intake manifold is insure and likely to fall of (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering kicking of to the left when handle bars are straight (2.4 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear mudguard insecure and hitting Tyre (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear sub frame has been modified (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Riders seat slightly loose bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 21,843 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 21,843 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators less than 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 20,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 20,968 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,906 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 20,052 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 May 2014 20,052 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,707 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 18,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2010 17,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,994 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear tyre runs out of alignment when spun.(Bike on centre stand)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 11,519 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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N601 PGD is a 1996 Yamaha Sr in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N601 PGD, 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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N601 PGD is a 1996 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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