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L159 FHN

1993 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,249 mi
Last recorded39,249 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 FHN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,249 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 39,249 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,938 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,475 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,821 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 36,821 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,476 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,476 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,425 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,411 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,324 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,791 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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L159 FHN is a 1993 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 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 L159 FHN, 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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L159 FHN is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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