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AY51 EFW

2001 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,701 mi
Last recorded7,701 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EFW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 7,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 7,340 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 6,598 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 6,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 6,324 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,995 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 5,989 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 5,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,981 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 4,981 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 4,667 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 1,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 1,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?

Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
4,519
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 764
Drive chain excessively loose 552
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 503
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 469
wheel bearings have excessive free play 370
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AY51 EFW is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 SR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 764 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 EFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 EFW registered?

AY51 EFW is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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