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P890 MVV

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,282 mi
Last recorded12,282 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 MVV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 12,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 12,261 miles

Tyre pressures low ,Adjusted at station.

registration plate partially obscured by L plate adjusted at station.

Fail 23 Jun 2018 12,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressures low ,Adjusted at station.

registration plate partially obscured by L plate adjusted at station.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 11,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 11,640 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 9,622 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 9,622 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 8,762 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 8,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 8,729 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 8,729 miles

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

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,357 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 7,357 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 7,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2009 6,546 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 6,546 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 4,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 3,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 3,851 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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P890 MVV is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P890 MVV, 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 P890 MVV registered?

P890 MVV is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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