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W897 LFW

2000 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,411 mi
Last recorded21,411 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 LFW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,921 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 28,921 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,169 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 27,169 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,292 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 20,141 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 18,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,175 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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W897 LFW is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W897 LFW, 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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W897 LFW is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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