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G280 SFE

1990 Yamaha TZR125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,149 mi
Last recorded30,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha TZR12528,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 SFE
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 30,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 24,808 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible beam kick up wrong (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected sprocket retaining circlip missing (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,581 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,034 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 19,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 19,030 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 18,932 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Centre Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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G280 SFE is a 1990 Yamaha TZR125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 28,080 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 G280 SFE, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G280 SFE is a 1990 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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