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HIG 5255

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,112 mi
Last recorded6,112 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5255
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 6,112 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 4,585 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 4,583 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 2,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 1,838 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Fuel tap weeping

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside fork stanchion scored

Pass 15 Feb 2019 1,822 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 1,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 1,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 1,705 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 1,547 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 1,080 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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HIG 5255 is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HIG 5255, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIG 5255 registered?

HIG 5255 is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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