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N873 HLR

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,729 mi
Last recorded30,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 HLR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,350 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 30,350 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 29,030 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 29,030 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,666 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 26,666 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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N873 HLR is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N873 HLR, 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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N873 HLR is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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