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N478 MMR

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,309 mi
Last recorded21,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 MMR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 21,309 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fitted 2 split pins

Fail 23 Jan 2021 21,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fitted 2 split pins

Pass 24 Oct 2019 20,840 miles

handlebar slightly bent

Fail 14 Oct 2019 20,840 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 18,938 miles

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

clutch cable sticking

front brake binding slightly

rear tyre 15 years old

Pass 13 May 2015 18,687 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,948 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 13,948 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,112 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 10,112 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 8,670 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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N478 MMR is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N478 MMR, 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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N478 MMR is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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