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M43 RCH

1995 Yamaha SR125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,438 mi
Last recorded30,438 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR12518,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 RCH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 30,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 30,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,544 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 29,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,740 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2021 27,740 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition and blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected spindle (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 26,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre cracking

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 14,369 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 14,369 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,884 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 12,701 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Fuel cap seal not tested (No key provided)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 10,711 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 3,732 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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M43 RCH is a 1995 Yamaha SR125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M43 RCH, 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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M43 RCH is a 1995 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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