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L493 ECP

1993 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,935 mi
Last recorded37,935 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 ECP
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 17,819 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 17,150 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 14,039 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 14,039 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,198 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,594 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 13,594 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,984 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,917 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 9,207 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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L493 ECP 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 73.3%.

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 L493 ECP, 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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L493 ECP is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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