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C167 HTX

1986 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,454 mi
Last recorded12,454 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha SR12522,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 HTX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 12,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 12,388 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 12,311 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 11,879 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022 11,368 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 11,362 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,139 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,709 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 25,709 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,714 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Feb 2012 24,714 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,733 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 21,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,088 miles

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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C167 HTX is a 1986 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 22,356 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 C167 HTX, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C167 HTX registered?

C167 HTX is a 1986 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 March 1986.

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