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J489 HMD

1991 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,193 mi
Last recorded34,193 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 HMD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,193 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 34,193 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,192 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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J489 HMD is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J489 HMD, 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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J489 HMD is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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