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N978 LGO

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,546 mi
Last recorded7,546 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 LGO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,546 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 7,546 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted split pin missing from back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 4,801 miles

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

Offside footrest rubber split

high beam warning light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2016 2,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 2,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 2,849 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

cracks in front tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 2,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,381 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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N978 LGO 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 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 N978 LGO, 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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N978 LGO is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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