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N279 AOB

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 AOB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 16,154 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. forks look bent and wedge up giving a feeling of bottoming out when compressed (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake binding slightly

Front mudguard damaged but secure at time of test

Front tyre worn slightly uneven and getting low in places

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars slightly bent

steering out on line slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,281 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,939 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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N279 AOB is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N279 AOB, 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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N279 AOB is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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