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K159 PTN

1992 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,755 mi
Last recorded8,755 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha SR12519,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 PTN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 8,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,471 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 7,598 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 7,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 6,755 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 6,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 11,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 11,813 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

pillion foot rests missing

Fail 30 Mar 2014 11,813 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

pillion foot rests missing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 10,770 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

passenger foot pegs missing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 9,633 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 9,631 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,826 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 8,826 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 8,802 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake rod slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake rod slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

throttle cable (dangling) unsupported

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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K159 PTN is a 1992 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K159 PTN, 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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K159 PTN is a 1992 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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