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P708 GMM

1996 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

705 mi
Last recorded705 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR12519,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 GMM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,261 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 32,261 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 32,208 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern on headlamp test screen. (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired No beam pattern on headlamp test screen. (1.2.3a)

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

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake On rear brake. (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Reflector slightly fogged (1.2.3a)

Headlamp mask converter fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Reflector slightly fogged (1.2.3a)

Headlamp mask convertor fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 28,993 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Reflector slightly fogged (1.2.3a)

Headlamp mask convertor fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,848 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 26,839 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Dip switch working in reverse

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,732 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,732 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,623 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,617 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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P708 GMM is a 1996 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P708 GMM, 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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P708 GMM is a 1996 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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