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LF03 SVD

2003 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,791 mi
Last recorded5,791 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha SR12514,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SVD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 5,791 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 41,165 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded slight pitting both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,542 miles

Corrosion on both wheels and spokes

Corrosion on frame

Corrosion on fuel tank

Corrosion on rear shocks

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front tyre perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front front tyre has age related cracking in sidewall, not deep enough to expose cords

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyre deflated

Fail 31 Mar 2022 39,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front front tyre has age related cracking in sidewall, not deep enough to expose cords

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyre deflated

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,397 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 39,390 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,575 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,516 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,011 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,007 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 20,031 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Frame and suspension components slightly corroded

Front position lamp not working

Handlebars slightly miss-aligned

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 11,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,596 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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LF03 SVD is a 2003 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 14,218 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 LF03 SVD, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF03 SVD is a 2003 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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