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N164 DMU

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,550 mi
Last recorded21,550 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 DMU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 21,550 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 20,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 20,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 16,096 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 16,096 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,451 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,451 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 3,403 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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N164 DMU is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N164 DMU, 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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N164 DMU is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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