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J231 LAY

1992 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,986 mi
Last recorded20,986 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Yamaha SR12519,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 LAY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2008 20,986 miles

Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Centre Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Centre Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

tax disc loose

Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,274 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

both tyres low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 17,920 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J231 LAY is a 1992 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 19,299 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 J231 LAY, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J231 LAY is a 1992 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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