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W495 YBM

2000 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,508 mi
Last recorded28,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,508 miles

chain guard missing

hand brake lever end missing

Fail 16 Jul 2025 28,506 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chain guard missing

front tyre down on pressure

hand brake lever end missing

Pass 4 Jul 2024 26,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 26,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 26,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 26,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,781 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 25,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,444 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,946 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 17,946 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,273 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,024 miles

slight exhaust leak.

Pass 12 May 2006 12,206 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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W495 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W495 YBM, 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 W495 YBM registered?

W495 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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