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N179 VNA

1995 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,675 mi
Last recorded41,675 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR12518,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 VNA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 39,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,733 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 38,733 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,384 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play and slighty notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,384 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play and slighty notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,366 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

the rear tyre is very slightly cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,153 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,153 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket tabs missing on 2 nuts (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,062 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 25,228 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,200 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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N179 VNA is a 1995 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N179 VNA, 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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N179 VNA is a 1995 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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