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P150 LBY

1996 Yamaha -

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,143 mi
Last recorded36,143 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha -34,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 LBY
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 36,143 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 36,129 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 35,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 35,710 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,285 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 35,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 21,550 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

steering lockstops

swing arm slight wear

Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,901 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

steering lockstops

swing arm slight wear

Fail 7 Jul 2010 20,024 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

footrests mounts

front brake hose bracket

swing arm rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,024 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

footrests mounts

front brake hose bracket

swing arm rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 19,098 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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P150 LBY is a 1996 Yamaha - in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 34,036 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P150 LBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P150 LBY is a 1996 Yamaha -, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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