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J291 BHJ

1991 Yamaha SR125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,741 mi
Last recorded44,741 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 BHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,741 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 44,738 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,356 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 41,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,677 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,331 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,815 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,922 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 22,922 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,032 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 22,028 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,743 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,468 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 11,468 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,605 miles

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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J291 BHJ is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J291 BHJ, 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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J291 BHJ is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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