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J166 BGP

1991 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,056 mi
Last recorded47,056 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 BGP
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,056 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,301 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,301 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,140 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,419 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 37,419 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,764 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,503 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,977 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 27,977 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,287 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,287 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,515 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 21,510 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,800 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 18,800 miles

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.

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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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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