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L759 MWY

1993 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,830 mi
Last recorded30,830 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR12517,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL759 MWY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 30,830 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 30,830 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play in top bearing with weight on front wheel (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 30,821 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 30,821 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,570 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 27,570 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 23,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,850 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,850 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 11,940 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 11,455 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,455 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,413 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 10,413 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 10,031 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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L759 MWY is a 1993 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L759 MWY, 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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L759 MWY is a 1993 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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