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P627 MLH

1996 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,995 mi
Last recorded33,995 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 MLH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 33,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside switch gear insecure

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 33,995 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside switch gear insecure

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 33,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front mud guard missing

Fail 26 Jul 2024 33,697 miles

Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front disc bent

Front mudguard missing

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 33,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Trapping front brake line in r/h lock stop (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front disc bent

Front mudguard missing

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 33,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake disc slightly warped

Front mudguard missing

Fail 3 Jun 2023 33,421 miles

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

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake disc slightly warped

Front mudguard missing

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,226 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 2,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,866 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 5,745 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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P627 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 69.2%.

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 P627 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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P627 MLH is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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