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K297 DVW

1992 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,404 mi
Last recorded26,404 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha SR12519,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 DVW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 26,404 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 26,278 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard bolts missing but it is secure

play in clutch lever pivots

slight fluctation rear brake

tyre pressures are slightly low

Fail 7 Feb 2018 24,980 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard bolts missing but it is secure

play in clutch lever pivots

tyre pressures are slightly low

Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 20,722 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing reaction bracket split pin (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 17,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,515 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 14,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,879 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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K297 DVW is a 1992 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K297 DVW, 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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K297 DVW is a 1992 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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