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P351 TMA

1997 Yamaha Sr

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,544 mi
Last recorded48,544 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr16,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 TMA
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 48,166 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,360 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2011 37,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,931 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,704 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,227 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 217,462 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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P351 TMA is a 1997 Yamaha Sr in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P351 TMA, 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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P351 TMA is a 1997 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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