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P748 FTH

1997 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

33,786 mi
Last recorded33,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 FTH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 33,786 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,373 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,470 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 61,470 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,369 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

clutch pivot worn

feul tank is corroded

frame has light corrosion

frunt fork seals perishing

main beam tell light is not working

petrol cap worn

rear foots rest pivits a worn

rear mud gard excessive corroded

rear shocks a corroded

throttle grip is deteriation

Fail 4 Aug 2012

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 61,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,903 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,880 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,591 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,735 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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P748 FTH is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P748 FTH, 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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P748 FTH is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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