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W397 WAD

2000 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,243 mi
Last recorded25,243 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 WAD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 25,243 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 24,197 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 24,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,168 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,992 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,211 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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W397 WAD is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 16,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W397 WAD, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W397 WAD registered?

W397 WAD is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is W397 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 WAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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