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L531 VMR

1993 Yamaha SR125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,433 mi
Last recorded24,433 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 VMR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 24,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 18,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 18,025 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,562 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 17,562 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,342 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 19,342 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

oil on rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

frame bolt missing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 16,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

frame bolt missing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,524 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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L531 VMR is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L531 VMR, 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 L531 VMR registered?

L531 VMR is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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