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J261 TGM

1991 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,339 mi
Last recorded40,339 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 TGM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,339 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,330 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,330 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,866 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,865 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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J261 TGM is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Red 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 J261 TGM, 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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J261 TGM is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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