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P196 MBF

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,478 mi
Last recorded1,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 1,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 1,478 miles

Footrest missing passanger foot pegs (6.2.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil no oil in forks (2.3.3)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded wheel incorrectly aligned (6.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

clutch lever poorly adjusted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 1,302 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,829 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 20,829 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,533 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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P196 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P196 MBF, 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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P196 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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