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BD51 VBC

2001 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,849 mi
Last recorded35,849 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VBC
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,849 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,849 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,040 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,021 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

left steering lock stop damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,331 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 19,331 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 17,321 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 15,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BD51 VBC is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD51 VBC, 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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BD51 VBC is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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