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R846 UEY

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,776 mi
Last recorded20,776 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 UEY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,678 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 20,068 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,658 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 19,655 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,867 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 14,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,080 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,080 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2006 13,414 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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R846 UEY is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R846 UEY, 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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R846 UEY is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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