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P553 PGP

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 PGP
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,806 miles

rear brake travel long

Fail 7 Nov 2008 22,594 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,975 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 20,133 miles

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

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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P553 PGP is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P553 PGP, 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 P553 PGP registered?

P553 PGP is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P553 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 PGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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