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R37 MGC

1997 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr 12518,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 MGC
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 19,513 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 19,513 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 19,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,839 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 15,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2013 12,423 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 12,220 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2008 10,581 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr 125?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 24
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R37 MGC is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 18,347 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 Sr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R37 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Sr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R37 MGC registered?

R37 MGC is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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