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P138 PYW

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 PYW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,773 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,477 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 28,475 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 27,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,343 miles

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P138 PYW is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P138 PYW, 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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P138 PYW is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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