MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
front mudguard cracked
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
front mudguard cracked
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?
Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R231 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R231 YAV, 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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R231 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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