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W501 PCD

2000 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 PCD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 32,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 30,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,260 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 27,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever insecure master cylinder that holds the lever was insecure,it has been tightened up now. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,257 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 27,257 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured L plate was positioned over the reflector (1.4.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 26,450 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,400 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Upper Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,647 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 18,647 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,750 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 12,750 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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W501 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W501 PCD, 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 W501 PCD registered?

W501 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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