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J478 WVW

1991 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,478 mi
Last recorded14,478 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 WVW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 14,474 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 14,259 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,505 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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J478 WVW is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Black 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 J478 WVW, 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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J478 WVW is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J478 WVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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