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W506 WTU

2000 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 35,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre has sidewall cracks

Fail 30 Aug 2025 35,617 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Steering linkage locking device missing Torque arm split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre has sidewall cracks

Fail 28 Jul 2015 35,612 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,928 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,928 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,741 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre has service cracks, around side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,448 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 29,448 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,090 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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W506 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W506 WTU, 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 W506 WTU registered?

W506 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W506 WTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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