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T278 VPP

1999 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,948 mi
Last recorded26,948 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 VPP
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,948 miles

Slightly reduced number plate digit size.

Fail 29 Jun 2022 26,945 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Inner reflector melted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Too small (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,651 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 25,651 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 25,553 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 25,553 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,637 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 23,628 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose Rear (3.2.A1j)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose Bolt missing from mudguard/fork brace. (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 20,972 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,525 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,509 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 13,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,664 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,330 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 2,740 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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T278 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T278 VPP, 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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T278 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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