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P172 MBF

1996 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,328 mi
Last recorded42,328 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Sr 12524,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,780 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,780 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,398 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 35,396 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Nov 2012 35,377 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,047 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 25,047 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever bent

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,340 miles

Clutch lever is slightly worn

Kill switch in/op

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 22,028 miles

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

n/s grip slitely loose

n/s mirror missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,028 miles

n/s grip slitely loose

n/s mirror missing

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr 125?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 24
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P172 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Sr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 24,448 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 Sr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 MBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Sr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P172 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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