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P601 BUJ

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

14,807 mi
Last recorded14,807 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 BUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2016 14,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2016 14,807 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 34,735 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,616 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2012 34,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,827 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,106 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 34,106 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,645 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 32,519 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 32,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 31,917 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2005 31,154 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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P601 BUJ is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P601 BUJ, 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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P601 BUJ is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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