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N157 GSD

1996 Yamaha SR125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,736 mi
Last recorded41,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 GSD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,736 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired front brake switch intermittant in operation (1.3.3a)

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

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin missing from torque arm bolt (6.2.1h)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake severe binding (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 36,944 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,941 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,833 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 28,833 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,992 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,822 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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N157 GSD is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 19,110 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 N157 GSD, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N157 GSD is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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