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N834 HBY

1996 Yamaha SR125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,309 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 18,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Upper Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 16,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front tyre soft

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear tyre soft

Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 15,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,995 miles

rear brake squeaks when applied..

Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,682 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 13,682 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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N834 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N834 HBY, 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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N834 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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