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T971 BLR

1999 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 BLR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 61,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 57,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,619 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,942 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 50,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,524 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,524 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 42,312 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,416 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 36,416 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,419 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,419 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,835 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 25,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,351 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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T971 BLR is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T971 BLR, 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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T971 BLR is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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