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M8 UMT

2003 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,076 mi
Last recorded19,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha SR12514,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 UMT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 19,076 miles

Nearside Rear Enclosed chain guard fitted-unable to clearly inspect drive chain or sprockets

Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 19,076 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Enclosed chain guard fitted-unable to clearly inspect drive chain or sprockets

Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 18,727 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,812 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 17,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Both (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 17,031 miles

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

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 16,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,317 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,923 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,923 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,142 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 11,233 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,506 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,916 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 6,916 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 4,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,991 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M8 UMT 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 M8 UMT, 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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M8 UMT is a 2003 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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