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R881 VYB

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,670 mi
Last recorded26,670 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 VYB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

cracks visable on front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,921 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front and rear suspension stiff

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 20 Aug 2014 24,905 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front and rear suspension stiff

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,889 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no/plate cracked

rear brake noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,798 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,889 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake and clutch levers short

rear brake arm needs adjusting

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,648 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 11,635 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,320 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 7,330 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 4,619 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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R881 VYB is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R881 VYB, 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 R881 VYB registered?

R881 VYB is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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