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P712 EFJ

1997 Yamaha TZR125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 EFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,049 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear lever upside down

rear tyre soft

Fail 20 Jul 2012 28,049 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

bare wiring around headstock area

barely running, just about ticking over, doesn't take throttle

exxhaust rubbing swingarm, may not when swingarm bearings replaced.

head gasket blown, pressure in system, hardly any water, water on spark plug

speedo cable long and exposed

trace of fuel leak on frame, no leak today.

Pass 17 May 2011 26,950 miles

slight perishing to side wall of front tyre

Fail 17 May 2011 26,950 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight perishing to side wall of front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,914 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 16,914 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR125?

Based on 5,764 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 265
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Horn not working 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
Direction indicator not working 121
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P712 EFJ is a 1997 Yamaha TZR125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha TZR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P712 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P712 EFJ is a 1997 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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