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LK03 MVE

2003 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

24,103 mi
Last recorded24,103 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha SR12514,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 MVE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 24,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 23,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 22,324 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 21,249 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake pedal beginning to seize

Pass 22 Dec 2018 19,697 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 19,696 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 19,650 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drive chain tight

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose and dry (6.2.1d)

beam deflector / masked.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 16,423 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

head lamp is for driving on right side of road

Fail 5 Nov 2014 16,395 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

head lamp is for driving on right side of road

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 11,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear suspension slightly stiff

slight bind on front brake

Fail 2 Nov 2012 11,218 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,953 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 3,630 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 2,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 1,593 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 1,593 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 1,228 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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LK03 MVE is a 2003 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LK03 MVE, 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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LK03 MVE is a 2003 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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