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P896 BJT

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,390 mi
Last recorded11,390 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 BJT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 11,390 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 20,447 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,673 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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P896 BJT is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P896 BJT, 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 P896 BJT registered?

P896 BJT is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P896 BJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 BJT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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