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N538 FUY

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,501 mi
Last recorded18,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 FUY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 18,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,200 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 17,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,771 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 7,040 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,981 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 6,971 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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N538 FUY is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N538 FUY, 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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N538 FUY is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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