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N65 TJU

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,352 mi
Last recorded23,352 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 TJU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,352 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 23,351 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,180 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 21,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,844 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre perishing

rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 19,844 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre perishing

rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,617 miles

headbearings knotchy

rear tyre sidewall age cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2014 18,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

sidewall cracking on rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,559 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 16,559 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,534 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 14,534 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,513 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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N65 TJU 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 68.8%.

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 N65 TJU, 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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N65 TJU is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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