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SN51 EKB

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,193 mi
Last recorded32,193 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 EKB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,193 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 25 May 2011 32,182 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,172 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 28,508 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,508 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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SN51 EKB is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 SN51 EKB, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN51 EKB is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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