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V229 FOT

1999 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,711 mi
Last recorded60,711 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,711 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,037 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 32,830 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 32,732 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Fail 13 May 2006 32,725 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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V229 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V229 FOT, 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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V229 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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