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L389 SBK

1993 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,245 mi
Last recorded25,245 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 SBK
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,227 miles

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

light switch operates the wrong way around

Fail 27 Jul 2020 25,226 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

light switch operates the wrong way around

Pass 7 Feb 2018 24,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 22,222 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair pads incorrectly fitted. (3.1.5)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,251 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 16,613 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 16,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

head light main beam and dip beam around the wrong way

Pass 20 Oct 2007 11,685 miles

right hand mirror slightly loose

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,287 miles

right hand mirror cracked

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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L389 SBK is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L389 SBK, 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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What year was L389 SBK registered?

L389 SBK is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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