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N839 AJM

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 AJM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 3 miles

Front Chain guard missing ()

Front mad guard missing

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front fork has slight misting

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 24,450 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 24,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fork yoke modification unsafe bolt incorrect (2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 41,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 387 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 387 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014

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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N839 AJM is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N839 AJM, 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 N839 AJM registered?

N839 AJM is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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