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P962 LJW

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

5,577 mi
Last recorded5,577 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 LJW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 5,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 5,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 5,273 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 5,253 miles

Front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 25 Jul 2016 5,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 5,161 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 5,090 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 5,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 4,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 3,589 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 1,971 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 1,947 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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P962 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P962 LJW, 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 P962 LJW registered?

P962 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P962 LJW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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