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R177 CVX

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 CVX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,020 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 50,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 19,525 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 19,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 19,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,610 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 47,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Gear selector pedal insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 14,736 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Gear selector pedal insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,151 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 40,151 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,907 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,885 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 25,861 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,213 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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R177 CVX is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R177 CVX, 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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R177 CVX is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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