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N517 BMK

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,852 mi
Last recorded33,852 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 BMK
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 33,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 33,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 33,798 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 33,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,712 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,330 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,338 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,957 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 18,764 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Chain guard missing

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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N517 BMK is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N517 BMK, 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 N517 BMK registered?

N517 BMK is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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