CarVerify

Free Car Check

N897 BSX

1996 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,967 mi
Last recorded8,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 BSX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 8,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 8,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 8,636 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No movement in front suspension legs (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 8,599 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 7,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 7 Oct 2011 4,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 3,386 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 2,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 1,687 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 1,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 719 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 640 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 12 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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
Full Yamaha SR125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N897 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N897 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N897 BSX?

You can check the full history of N897 BSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N897 BSX registered?

N897 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N897 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 BSX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N897 BSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N897 BSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.