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N493 DKN

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,958 mi
Last recorded32,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 DKN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,619 miles

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,614 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 29,579 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 23,738 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,240 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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N493 DKN is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N493 DKN, 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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N493 DKN is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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