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K897 SLK

1993 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,170 mi
Last recorded33,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 SLK
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,414 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2012 32,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,985 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,307 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,307 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,819 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 25,819 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,035 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 21,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,021 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 21,017 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 19,932 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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K897 SLK is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 17,877 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 K897 SLK, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K897 SLK is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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