MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front mudguard missing.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front mudguard missing.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?
Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L542 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 L542 KEW, 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 L542 KEW registered?
L542 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 September 1993.
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