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P579 LOE

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,129 mi
Last recorded24,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 LOE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,129 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 24,129 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2014 23,970 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,422 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 23,422 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,316 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,271 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 22,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,721 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 20,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,146 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 9,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,656 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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P579 LOE is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 19,313 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 P579 LOE, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P579 LOE registered?

P579 LOE is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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