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H179 URM

1991 Yamaha TZR125

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,253 mi
Last recorded47,253 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TZR12529,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 URM
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 47,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 47,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,450 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

head lamp lose

ignition lose

left hand bar bent

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

gear lever lose

rear light has only one bulb working

right hand bar bent

seat lose

wires hanging down at front of stearing

Fail 30 May 2012 45,405 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nearside rear side light not working

Pass 17 May 2011 44,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,425 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 43,409 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,339 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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H179 URM is a 1991 Yamaha TZR125 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 29,108 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 H179 URM, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H179 URM is a 1991 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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