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P490 LMB

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,398 mi
Last recorded20,398 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 LMB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,398 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 20,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 20,316 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 19,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,569 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 18,610 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,498 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 14,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 11,399 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,473 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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P490 LMB is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P490 LMB, 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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What year was P490 LMB registered?

P490 LMB is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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