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L596 BPM

1993 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

28,465 mi
Last recorded28,465 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 BPM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 28,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 28,465 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,857 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 23,857 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing Rear brake torque arm locking split pin missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,188 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 23,188 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 23,174 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,967 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 19,967 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,667 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 13,660 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 11,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2010 11,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,250 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,111 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 10,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 9,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,798 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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L596 BPM is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L596 BPM, 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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L596 BPM is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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