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G285 YRW

1989 Yamaha TZR125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,192 mi
Last recorded27,192 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TZR12527,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 YRW
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 27,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 26,906 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,308 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 26,252 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

clutch lever mounting loose

Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,831 miles

Offside Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 22,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,243 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 22,203 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear brake lever, excess wear on lever pivot pin.

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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G285 YRW is a 1989 Yamaha TZR125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 27,924 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 G285 YRW, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G285 YRW is a 1989 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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