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P781 DCU

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,094 mi
Last recorded20,094 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 DCU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,094 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 20,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,017 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,764 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,311 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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P781 DCU is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P781 DCU, 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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What year was P781 DCU registered?

P781 DCU is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P781 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 DCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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