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N421 VBU

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,456 mi
Last recorded25,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 VBU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 25,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,336 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,241 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,067 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 23,537 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 22,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,747 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 May 2010 22,712 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 22,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,593 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,208 miles

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

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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N421 VBU 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 93.3%.

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 N421 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N421 VBU registered?

N421 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 13 April 1996.

Is N421 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 VBU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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