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P471 JNA

1997 Yamaha Sr

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,149 mi
Last recorded15,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr16,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 JNA
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 15,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 13,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,510 miles

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

frame corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2006 13,476 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

frame corroded

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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P471 JNA is a 1997 Yamaha Sr in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P471 JNA, 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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What year was P471 JNA registered?

P471 JNA is a 1997 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P471 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 JNA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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