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J437 GMR

1991 Yamaha TZR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,851 mi
Last recorded49,851 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TZR12529,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 GMR
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,851 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,851 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,831 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,821 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,821 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,579 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,155 miles

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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J437 GMR is a 1991 Yamaha TZR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 29,108 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 J437 GMR, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J437 GMR is a 1991 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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