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N247 SKG

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,432 mi
Last recorded6,432 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 SKG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 6,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 4,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 3,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 2,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 2,658 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

Pass 18 Nov 2010 2,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 1,888 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 1,888 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 804 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 804 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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N247 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N247 SKG, 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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N247 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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