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J353 LTA

1991 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,438 mi
Last recorded17,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 LTA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 17,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 17,415 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 12,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 6,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 4,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 4,491 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 817 miles

Rear rear number plate cracked but still read able

Pass 23 Jul 2018 739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 701 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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J353 LTA is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J353 LTA, 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 J353 LTA registered?

J353 LTA is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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