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T279 VPP

1999 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,682 mi
Last recorded17,682 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 VPP
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,516 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 16,516 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,329 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 15,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 13,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,719 miles

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

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,252 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 9,250 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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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T279 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T279 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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T279 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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