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S485 LLW

1999 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,591 mi
Last recorded22,591 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 LLW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 22,591 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish/crack on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 22,591 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish/crack on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,197 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre has started to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket teeth wearing down. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 21,643 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket teeth wearing down. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,030 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front wheel slightly stif to rotate

no speedo ilumination working

Fail 5 Feb 2019 21,030 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front wheel slightly stif to rotate

no speedo ilumination working

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,591 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2016 19,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 17,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 17,602 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,370 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 13,648 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,015 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,952 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 9,952 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front tyre cracking on offside.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 8,941 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advise brake fluid

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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S485 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 S485 LLW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S485 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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