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L696 SHY

1993 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,627 mi
Last recorded35,627 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 SHY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front and rear wheel spokes starting to corrode.

Under side of fuel tank, and motorcycle frame corroding in places.

Fail 22 May 2017 35,615 miles

Brake locking device missing Rear brake torque arm front nut missing. (3.2.A1e)

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

Direction indicator missing Both front (1.5.1a)

Direction indicator missing Both rear (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front and rear wheel spokes starting to corrode.

Under side of fuel tank, and motorcycle frame corroding in places.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,695 miles

slightly sticking clutch lever

Fail 20 Nov 2013 33,695 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

slightly sticking clutch lever

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,238 miles

Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 33,238 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 33,238 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

additional led position lamp fitted

fork stanctions pitted and damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 31,419 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2010 30,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,797 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 23,797 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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L696 SHY is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L696 SHY, 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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L696 SHY is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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