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N881 OYU

1996 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,999 mi
Last recorded19,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 OYU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 19,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 19,999 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded swinging arm- holed by corrosion (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 19,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,868 miles

Cracks to front tyre

Drive chain guard upper rear mounting bolt broken

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,345 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

front tyre cracked and preshied nummber plate broken but still in place

Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,307 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

front tyre cracked and preshied nummber plate broken but still in place

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,641 miles

Chain guard mounting bolt missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear brake anchr incorrectly fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 15,641 miles

Chain guard mounting bolt missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear brake anchr incorrectly fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,393 miles

Chain guard mounting bolt missing

Clutch lever pivot worn

Cracking to front tyre

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Inlet manifold rubber cracking/spliting

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

Number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake torque arm rear mounting incorrectly fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle slow to return

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 14,393 miles

Chain guard mounting bolt missing

Clutch lever pivot worn

Cracking to front tyre

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Inlet manifold rubber cracking/spliting

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

Number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake torque arm rear mounting incorrectly fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle slow to return

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 13,556 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,181 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 13,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,160 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 11,160 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,651 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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N881 OYU is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N881 OYU, 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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N881 OYU is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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