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L142 BNL

1994 Yamaha TZR125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,430 mi
Last recorded25,430 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TZR12522,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 BNL
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 25,430 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 24,655 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 24,609 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 23,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 23,420 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 23,417 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 23,118 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin missing on rear axle castle nut (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 22,410 miles

Front tyre has been plugged

no movement but noise from head stock

Fail 5 May 2016 22,360 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp indicators not flashing (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front tyre has been plugged

no movement but noise from head stock

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 18,614 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,557 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 18,557 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 18,556 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

rear light bulb not working.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 18,115 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,031 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 17,031 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR125?

Based on 5,764 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 265
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Horn not working 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
Direction indicator not working 121
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L142 BNL is a 1994 Yamaha TZR125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 22,070 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 TZR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L142 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L142 BNL is a 1994 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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