Yamaha Sr 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Sr 125 car check
Is the Yamaha Sr 125 reliable? We analysed 2,253 real MOT tests across 419 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Sr 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, wheel bearings have excessive free play and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Sr 125.
Yamaha Sr 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Sr 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Sr 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Sr 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Sr 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Sr 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Sr 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Sr 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Sr 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Sr 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 51 | 72.5% | 2,524 | 8,980 | 12,840 |
| 2003 | 137 | 81.0% | 2,847 | 7,878 | 12,914 |
| 2002 | 175 | 80.0% | 6,219 | 9,677 | 18,128 |
| 2001 | 278 | 79.9% | 9,900 | 17,196 | 25,696 |
| 2000 | 342 | 76.0% | 9,905 | 15,332 | 25,408 |
| 1999 | 299 | 76.9% | 8,479 | 14,732 | 20,927 |
| 1998 | 306 | 76.1% | 7,752 | 13,746 | 22,758 |
| 1997 | 149 | 73.2% | 12,372 | 18,347 | 23,404 |
| 1996 | 139 | 77.0% | 11,550 | 24,448 | 35,337 |
| 1995 | 66 | 78.8% | 19,478 | 31,758 | 37,450 |
| 1994 | 66 | 78.8% | 17,300 | 19,818 | 21,930 |
| 1992 | 89 | 82.0% | 13,793 | 19,264 | 22,793 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Sr 125 Last?
Based on 419 Yamaha Sr 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Sr 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Sr 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Sr 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.0% MOT pass rate from 89 tests
72.5% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Sr 125 is 1992, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.0% across 89 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Sr 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Sr 125 THIS CAR | 78.1% | 2,253 | 16,312 mi | 34 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ducati M821 | 89.5% | 2,519 | 5,554 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Sr 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha Sr 125Should you buy a used Yamaha Sr 125?
The Yamaha Sr 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.1% across 2,253 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Sr 125 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (68 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (30), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Sr 125 owner drives around 794 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Sr 125 models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.