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R187 FUS

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,214 mi
Last recorded24,214 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 FUS
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 24,214 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 24,065 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 24,053 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 22,655 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front fork leg stanchions rusting

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 18,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front fork leg stanchions rusting

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 12,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,169 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 8,169 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 6,160 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 6,081 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 5,975 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 5,894 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 5,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 5,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

headlamp beam has no pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,528 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 5,528 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre stand sticking down.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,746 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 4,746 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R187 FUS is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R187 FUS, 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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R187 FUS is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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