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P875 RFS

1997 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,232 mi
Last recorded34,232 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 RFS
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,232 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,754 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,741 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,728 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Handlebar grips both loose

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,829 miles

front axle nut not on locker

Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,893 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

clips missing on fuel pipes

clutch leaver pivot worn

fuel pipes melted on cylinder head but not leaking at time of test

o/s/f footrest mount bent

o/s/r footrest mount bent

rear tyre cracked

engine mount broken

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,308 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 30,308 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,422 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,138 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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P875 RFS is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P875 RFS, 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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P875 RFS is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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