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J557 HFV

1991 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,543 mi
Last recorded26,543 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Yamaha SR12519,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 HFV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,543 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Oct 2009 26,541 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 28,525 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,522 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 21,803 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,803 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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J557 HFV is a 1991 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J557 HFV, 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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J557 HFV is a 1991 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 19 August 1991.

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