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OY52 YCU

2002 Yamaha SR125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,164 mi
Last recorded11,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha SR12513,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YCU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 11,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 11,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,736 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 9,736 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,234 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 5,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 5,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,638 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 3,638 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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
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OY52 YCU is a 2002 Yamaha SR125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 13,237 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 OY52 YCU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY52 YCU is a 2002 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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