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R231 YAV

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,156 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,366 miles

front mudguard cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2012 43,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,897 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,018 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,998 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,745 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,318 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,262 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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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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