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J587 PFL

1992 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

9,116 mi
Last recorded9,116 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha SR12519,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 PFL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,116 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 8,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 8,624 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 8,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 8,052 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 7,974 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,974 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 7,942 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,942 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,942 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,900 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 7,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 7,823 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 7,823 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,477 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 7,461 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,804 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 6,799 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 4,943 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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J587 PFL is a 1992 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 19,299 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 J587 PFL, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J587 PFL is a 1992 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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