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N686 PRU

1995 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

15,512 mi
Last recorded15,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR12518,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 PRU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 15,512 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 15,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,958 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 13,019 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 12,130 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose One spoke only. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,087 miles

Slightly reduced damping effect on rear suspension.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 10,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,246 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,808 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,471 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,435 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 8,435 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,626 miles

Hi-Lo Beam switch operates headlamp in reverse order

Fail 16 Aug 2011 2,626 miles

Hi-Lo Beam switch operates headlamp in reverse order

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 615 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 452 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 424 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 395 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 395 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 287 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 287 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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N686 PRU is a 1995 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 18,860 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 N686 PRU, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N686 PRU is a 1995 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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