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T486 AST

1999 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,939 mi
Last recorded30,939 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 AST
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 30,939 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 29,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 29,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,994 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,819 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 28,819 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. swingarm rusted and holed. (2.4.A.2d)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 28,657 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Centre Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,508 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 23,508 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,928 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,461 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,621 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,074 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,054 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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T486 AST is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T486 AST, 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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T486 AST is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T486 AST shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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