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J197 FGW

1992 Yamaha TZR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,817 mi
Last recorded8,817 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TZR12524,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 FGW
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 8,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

corrossion to lower mount on rear shock absorber

Fail 16 May 2008 8,817 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

corrossion to lower mount on rear shock absorber

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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J197 FGW is a 1992 Yamaha TZR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 24,774 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 J197 FGW, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J197 FGW registered?

J197 FGW is a 1992 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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