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P197 MLH

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,916 mi
Last recorded17,916 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 MLH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 17,913 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,300 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 20,290 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 18,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,763 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 15,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,900 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

engine very noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,000 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear tyre fitted to front wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 2,809 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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P197 MLH is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P197 MLH, 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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P197 MLH is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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