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E362 VGN

1987 Yamaha TZR125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,048 mi
Last recorded42,048 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha TZR12526,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE362 VGN
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,048 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 42,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 19,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Both fork seals leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,162 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 15,091 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 15,091 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR125?

Based on 5,764 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 265
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Horn not working 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
Direction indicator not working 121
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E362 VGN is a 1987 Yamaha TZR125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 26,472 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 TZR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E362 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E362 VGN is a 1987 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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