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M502 VJL

1995 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,442 mi
Last recorded38,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR12518,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 VJL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,069 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,872 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,821 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 31,703 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,232 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 26,152 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,579 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre

one slightly loose spoke in rear wheel

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,297 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 19,297 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 18,364 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,435 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 15,435 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 15,103 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 15,103 miles

Front Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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M502 VJL is a 1995 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M502 VJL, 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 M502 VJL registered?

M502 VJL is a 1995 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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