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N471 HOW

1996 Yamaha SR125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 HOW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,698 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 29,698 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,868 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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N471 HOW is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N471 HOW, 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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What year was N471 HOW registered?

N471 HOW is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N471 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N471 HOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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