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W516 BVW

2000 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,525 mi
Last recorded18,525 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 18,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 18,431 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 18,431 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,884 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 17,884 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 17,881 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,376 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,777 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 11,777 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,422 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 7,626 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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W516 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W516 BVW, 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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W516 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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