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R223 LFX

1997 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,133 mi
Last recorded22,133 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 LFX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,133 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,280 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,280 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,534 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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R223 LFX is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Black 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 R223 LFX, 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 R223 LFX registered?

R223 LFX is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R223 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 LFX 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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