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N218 TJT

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 TJT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 28,551 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 28,255 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 25,696 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,692 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 25,692 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,363 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 22,363 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,144 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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N218 TJT is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N218 TJT, 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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N218 TJT is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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