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M97 YOO

1995 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,243 mi
Last recorded35,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR12518,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 YOO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,243 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 35,237 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. both rear shocks have no damping (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,762 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

beam pattern deteriated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 33,651 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

beam pattern deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 29,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,587 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,574 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,072 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 28,072 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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M97 YOO is a 1995 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M97 YOO, 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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M97 YOO is a 1995 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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