MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front front tyre showing signs of age
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?
Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J166 BGP is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1991 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 19,790 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 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 J166 BGP, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J166 BGP is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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