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W487 XFM

2000 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,352 mi
Last recorded30,352 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 XFM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,352 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,739 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 29,724 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,737 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,126 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 26,116 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,675 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,414 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,414 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,223 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,309 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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W487 XFM is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W487 XFM, 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 W487 XFM registered?

W487 XFM is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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