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R903 LAP

1997 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr 12518,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 LAP
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,847 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,481 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 29,162 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 28,768 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,795 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 20,778 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,281 miles

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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R903 LAP is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R903 LAP, 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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R903 LAP is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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