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J498 MNX

1991 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,948 mi
Last recorded43,948 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 MNX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,948 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,022 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

font tyre starting to crack

horn not as loud as should be with lights on

Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,022 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre starting to crack

horn not as loud as should be with lights on

Fail 24 May 2011 32,022 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,240 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,754 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,750 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,249 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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J498 MNX is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J498 MNX, 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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J498 MNX is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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