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M297 CLF

1995 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,373 mi
Last recorded55,373 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR12518,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 CLF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 55,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 55,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,218 miles

handle bars out of alignment with front wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,863 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 47,642 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,120 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,370 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,297 miles

advise front tyre cracked & perished on sidewalls advise replacement

Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,291 miles

front fork dust seal covers perished

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,067 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 22,067 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 21,663 miles

Rear shock absorbers have poor damping. Slight exhaust leak.

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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M297 CLF is a 1995 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 18,860 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 M297 CLF, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M297 CLF registered?

M297 CLF is a 1995 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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