MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?
Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J197 CYF is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J197 CYF, 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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What year was J197 CYF registered?
J197 CYF is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J197 CYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J197 CYF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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