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P846 LAN

1997 Yamaha SR125

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,795 mi
Last recorded37,795 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 LAN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 37,795 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 37,795 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 37,609 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 37,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,453 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,622 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,622 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,980 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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P846 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P846 LAN, 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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P846 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 July 1997.

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