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N477 HPP

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 HPP
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026
Pass 17 Dec 2024 21,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 22,684 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 22,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 22,678 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 22,561 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 22,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,894 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,894 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 17,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,394 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 16,971 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2006 16,971 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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N477 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N477 HPP, 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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N477 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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