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R145 CNO

1997 Yamaha SR125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,323 mi
Last recorded44,323 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 CNO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,323 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 44,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy NOTCH IN HEAD RACE BEARINGS (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,031 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 39,026 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front KILL SWITCH INOPERATIVE

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 37,676 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,629 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,617 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 36,617 miles

Brake locking device missing rear brake reaction bracket (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,340 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 36,340 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,510 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,532 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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R145 CNO is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Maroon 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 R145 CNO, 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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R145 CNO is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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