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L156 AVC

1994 Yamaha Sr

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,030 mi
Last recorded13,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Sr24,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 AVC
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 13,030 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 13 Jan 2025 13,030 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess drive sprockets badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp insecure head light unit lose (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping in rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play play in rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail drive chain has large tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 11,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 11,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,048 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,252 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr?

Based on 2,285 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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L156 AVC is a 1994 Yamaha Sr in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 24,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Sr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L156 AVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L156 AVC is a 1994 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 26 July 1994.

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